Black Bean Fiesta Bowl (Gluten Free, Vegan, Easy Throw-Together Meal)

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Smashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and quicker to prepare.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Chop and pre-wash kale, then place it on a baking tray.

Drizzle kale with olive oil and massage it in, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake the kale in the oven for about 10 minutes until crispy.

Warm up leftover rice from the fridge (or use cooked quinoa if available).

Top the warmed rice with cold black beans (or warm them up if preferred).

Add diced tomatoes on top of the black beans.

Smash half an avocado and mix it with lime juice, salt, and pepper, then spread it on top of the tomatoes.

Add the crispy kale on top of the avocado.

Finish with a few drops of hot sauce.

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