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Southwest Black Bean Shrimp Bowl

Southwest Black Bean Shrimp Bowl
Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Serves
4
Serving
1 1/2 cups salad with chips

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium avocado, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
  • 4 cups corn tortilla chips

Method

  1. 1Combine black beans, corn, chopped shrimp, and cumin in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add olive oil and lime juice, then toss everything together.
  3. 3Season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste.
  4. 4Gently fold in cubed avocado to avoid mashing.
  5. 5Top with chopped chives and serve alongside tortilla chips.

Good to know

Storage
Best enjoyed fresh, refrigerate in airtight container up to 2 days
Serving Tips
One and a half cups shrimp salad with one cup tortilla chips per serving
Heat Level
Add jalapeño or hot sauce for extra spice
Herb Alternative
Use chopped cilantro or parsley instead of chives

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