FOOD LIBRARY

Spicy Black Bean & Quinoa Melt

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

  1. Toast the whole grain bread until golden.
  2. In a bowl combine cooked quinoa, black beans, mashed avocado, and chipotle mayo; season with olive oil and pepper.
  3. Layer the quinoa‑bean mixture evenly over one slice of bread.
  4. Top with cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  5. Place the second slice of bread on top.
  6. Serve immediately while the bread is warm and crispy.