Black Bean Taco Bowls with Greek Yogurt Lime Dressing

- Suitable for diets:
- High-Fiber
- High-Protein
- Vegetarian
Why Diabetes Friendly?
- High Fibre: Black beans and vegetables provide fibre that may help slow carbohydrate absorption and support steadier blood sugar levels.
- Protein Balance: Greek yogurt and black beans add protein, helping create a more satisfying and balanced meal.
- Healthy Fats: Avocado provides mostly unsaturated fats, which can promote fullness without adding refined carbohydrates.
- No Added Sugar: The recipe contains no added sugars; carbohydrate content comes primarily from beans, corn, vegetables, and tortilla chips.
- Legume-Based: Black beans are a nutrient-dense source of complex carbohydrates, fibre, and plant protein.
- Portion Control: Dividing the recipe into four servings can help manage carbohydrate intake. Exact nutrition depends on the tortilla chips and ingredient brands used.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- black beans (canned, no-salt-added, drained and rinsed) 1.5 cups
- corn (thawed if frozen) 1 cup
- tomatoes (diced ) 1 cup
- avocado (diced) 1
- green onions (thinly sliced) 3
- jalapeño (thinly sliced or finely diced) 1 small
- fresh cilantro (chopped ) ¼ cup
- Greek yogurt (plain ) ½ cup
- lime (juices) 1
- garlic powder ½ tsp
- chilli powder 1 pinch
- salt 1 pinch
- pepper 1 pinch
- tortilla chips (lightly crushed) 1 cup
Cooking Tips
- Choose Baked Chips: Use baked or lower-sodium tortilla chips to reduce saturated fat and sodium.
- Boost Protein: Add grilled chicken or extra Greek yogurt if you'd like a higher-protein meal.
- Adjust Heat: Remove the jalapeño seeds for a milder flavour or add extra chili powder for more spice.
- Prep Ahead: Mix the bean mixture and dressing separately, then combine just before serving to keep everything fresh.
- Keep Avocado Fresh: Toss the diced avocado with a little extra lime juice to help minimize browning.
Instructions
- To a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, jalapeño, and cilantro.1.5 cups black beans, 1 cup corn, 1 cup tomatoes, 1 avocado, 3 green onions, 1 small jalapeño, ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper.½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 lime, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 pinch chilli powder, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch pepper
- Add the Greek yogurt sauce on top of bean mixture, mix until thoroughly combined.
- Portion into four bowls and sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips or place on the side.1 cup tortilla chips
FAQ
- Can I make this dairy-free? Yes. Substitute the Greek yogurt with a plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- Can I use another type of bean? Yes. Pinto beans or kidney beans make great substitutes for black beans.
- Can I prepare this ahead of time? Yes. Prepare the bean mixture and dressing up to a day ahead, then add the avocado and tortilla chips just before serving.
- How can I make this lower in carbohydrates? Reduce the amount of corn and tortilla chips, or replace some of the chips with extra lettuce or vegetables.
- Is this suitable for diabetes-conscious eating? It may fit a diabetes-conscious eating pattern because it combines fibre-rich beans, vegetables, protein, and healthy fats. Exact nutrition depends on portion size and the tortilla chips used.









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