Glow Bowl with Black Beans
This Glow Bowl is a colorful, nutrient-packed meal full of fiber, plant protein, and fresh vegetables. The combination of black beans, crunchy cabbage, sweet carrots, and bright bell peppers makes a simple but nourishing bowl that supports energy and digestion. It's perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner and comes together in about 10 minutes.
Servings 3
Ingredients
For the bowl
- 1 cup cooked black beans or canned, rinsed
- 1 cup green cabbage thinly shredded
- 1 medium carrot julienned or grated
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa optional for a fuller meal
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro chopped (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder Optional
Tahini Turmeric Dressing
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 –2 tbsp water to thin to your preferred consistency
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
- Thinly shred the cabbage, grate or julienne the carrot, and slice the bell pepper.
Warm the beans (optional)
- Heat the black beans in a small pan with 1/4 tsp of cumin and salt for 2–3 minutes.
Make the dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, turmeric, tahini, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the bowl
- Add rice or quinoa to the bowl (if using). Arrange cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and black beans on top.
Finish and serve
- Drizzle with the tahini turmeric dressing and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Avocado slices
- Toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
- Pickled onions
- A spoonful of yogurt or vegan yogurt
- Chili flakes or hot sauce
Optional Toppings