Description
Zesty Lime Marinated Black Bean Bowl is a vibrant, no-cook dish brimming with fresh flavors and nutrients. This delicious bowl features protein-packed black beans, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable, making it a fantastic addition to your meal rotation. Whether served in a wrap, over rice, or simply enjoyed as a salad, this dish brings a refreshing burst of flavor that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1–2 tsp smoked paprika or chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a separate jar or bowl, whisk together lime zest and juice, olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup/agave, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika/chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg