Citrus-Infused Quinoa and Avocado Bowl with Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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A vibrant and nutritious quinoa bowl featuring citrus juice, creamy avocado, black beans, and fresh herbs for a wholesome meal. This Latin American-inspired healthy bowl recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, cooked black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup, rinsed quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup, rinsed and drained cooked black beans
1 medium, diced ripe avocado
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 stalks, sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 cup cooked black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 medium diced ripe avocado, and 2 sliced green onions.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
Step 4: Pour the citrus dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately or chilled for a refreshing, healthy bowl.