The bean mixture and the guacamole mixture are the two other parts of this bowl you will have to make. The bean mixture is a lighter alternative to refried beans and is packed with lots of flavour from the spices.
Ingredients
Black Bean Mixture
– 2 cups black beans
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp dried parsley
– 1 tsp red chili powder
– 1 onion, roughly chopped
Guacamole
– 1 avocado, diced
– 1 tomato, diced
– 1/2 onion, chopped
– 1 Tbsp cilantro,
– 1 lemon, juiced
– salt and pepper to taste
– red chili powder to taste
Crispy Tortilla Strips
– 1 whole grain tortilla
– 1 Tbsp olive oil
Add-ins
– Cherry tomatoes
– Sliced cucumbers
– Salad Greens
Directions
1. Black bean mixture: in a food processor, add all of the ingredients listed above for the black bean mixture and pulse. Mixture should come together with some texture remaining. Remove all of the bean mixture into a bowl.
2. Guacamole: in the food processor, add all of the ingredients listed for the guacamole and pulse until desired consistency. Taste for spice and adjust if needed.
3. Crispy Tortilla strips: Heat a pan on medium-high heat with olive oil. Using scissors. cut tortilla into thin strips and then place into pan with oil. Fry for a few minutes until the strips are brown and crispy. Remove onto paper towel to absorb excess oil.
4. Assemble: In a bowl, place salad greens and top with 1 scoop of black bean mixture, 1 scoop of guacamole, a handful of crispy tortilla strips, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumbers. Optional: drizzle black bean mixture with hot sauce
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