Looking for a light, protein-packed meal that’s bursting with flavor? These Black Bean Lettuce Cups with Avocado Dressing from my AHealthierU App are the perfect mix of fresh, crunchy, and creamy goodness. The black beans bring the fiber and protein, the crisp lettuce keeps it light, and the avocado dressing ties it all together with a rich, velvety finish.

It’s the kind of meal that leaves you feeling satisfied, not sluggish. And the best part? It’s quick, easy, and meal-prep friendly!

Here are the Ingredients for Black Bean Lettuce Cups with Avocado Dressing

Ingredients: 

• 1 small head lettuce that will form cups 
• ½ can unsalted black beans 
• ½ large sweet potato
• ½  tsp cumin
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup dry quinoa 
• ¼ small avocado
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 2 small limes, juiced
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ⅛ tsp sea salt
• ⅛ tsp cumin
• ½ Tbsp maple syrup

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. To prepare sweet potatoes, chop into inch pieces and toss in olive oil, half of cumin, cinnamon and sea salt. Bake for 2o to 25 minutes or until tender. 
   
2. Rinse quinoa and toast in a small saucepan on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Stirring frequently. Add 1 cup water to quinoa. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to bring to a simmer.
   
3. Continue to cook while covered until water is fully absorbed, amount 15 minutes. 
   
4. In a separate saucepan, cook black beans. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and season with remaining spices. Once warm, turn heat to low. 
   
5. To make the dressing, add avocado, cilantro, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cumin and sweetner to blender. Add water slowly to thin dressing out as desired. Store remaining dressing in a closed container in the fridge.  
   
6. To prepare the lettuce, rinse and dry the lettuce. Arrange on a plate and top with quinoa, black beans and sweet potatoes. You can choose additional toppings like salsa or jalapenos.