Poached Egg California Lunch Bowl with Avocado and Black Beans

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A nourishing bowl featuring perfectly poached eggs, creamy avocado, and spiced black beans for a wholesome California-inspired lunch. This American-inspired healthy bowl recipe (gluten free, high protein), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large eggs, avocado, black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a medium saucepan filled with 4 cups water to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to create a vortex, then carefully crack 2 large eggs into the water and poach for 3-4 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain runny.
  2. Step 2: While eggs poach, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup cooked black beans, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and black pepper; sauté for 3 minutes until warmed through and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Assemble the bowl by placing 1 cup cooked brown rice at the base, topping with sautéed black beans, 1 medium sliced avocado, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, then carefully transfer the poached eggs on top.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice over the bowl and season with additional salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

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