FOOD LIBRARY
Spicy Black Bean & Quinoa Melt
August 12, 2026 · arihant jain
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread (120g)
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (85g)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed (110g)
- 1/4 avocado, mashed (75g)
- 2 tbsp chipotle mayo (30g)
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced (100g)
- 1 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced (30g)
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped (5g)
- 1 tsp olive oil (5g)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (1g)
Preparation
- Toast the whole grain bread until golden.
- In a bowl combine cooked quinoa, black beans, mashed avocado, and chipotle mayo; season with olive oil and pepper.
- Layer the quinoa‑bean mixture evenly over one slice of bread.
- Top with cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Place the second slice of bread on top.
- Serve immediately while the bread is warm and crispy.