Description
Experience a burst of flavor with the Southwest Tuna Bowl, a quick and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This vibrant dish combines high-quality tuna, hearty black beans, fresh veggies, and a zesty lime dressing, all ready in under 30 minutes. Customizable and satisfying, this bowl will delight your taste buds while nourishing your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna packed in water
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse and drain black beans, then add them to the bowl.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado; add these along with chopped cilantro to the mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve in individual bowls, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 40mg