Description
A vibrant and nutritious Black Bean Nourish Bowl featuring sautéed ginger black beans, fresh vegetables, and a creamy ginger sriracha dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome bowl combines bold flavors with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Black Bean and Vegetable Base
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated (or less depending on preference)
- 2 – 15 oz cans black beans, rinsed well
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 tsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Pinch of white pepper
- Pinch of salt
Creamy Ginger Sriracha Dressing
- 2-3 tbsp tahini
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2-3 tsp sriracha
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of white pepper
- Juice of half a lime
- 2-3 tbsp water
Add-ons and Garnishes
- Rice of choice
- Vegetables of choice: cucumber, broccoli, sliced carrots, bell pepper
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sauté Shallots: In a pan, warm up your olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced shallots. Sauté them until they become softened and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Continue sautéing until fragrant, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook Black Beans and Spinach: Add the rinsed black beans to the pan and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the beans to warm and soak up the flavors. Then stir in the spinach along with soy sauce and season with a pinch of salt and white pepper. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together tahini, ginger powder, onion powder, garlic powder, sriracha, maple syrup, salt, white pepper, lime juice, and water. Mix until the dressing reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Adjust water quantity to achieve desired thickness.
- Assemble Bowl: To assemble, place a serving of the sautéed black bean and spinach mixture in a bowl, add a scoop of your chosen rice, and arrange your selected fresh vegetables on the side. Drizzle generously with the creamy ginger sriracha dressing and garnish with cilantro, sliced avocado, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds as desired.
Notes
- Rinsing canned black beans thoroughly helps reduce sodium content and removes excess starch.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and sriracha in the dressing to match your spice preference.
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free or soy-free option.
- Add extra veggies or greens for more texture and nutrition.
- Serve the bowl warm or at room temperature according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
