Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner
Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner brings together warm brown rice and tender black beans with bright lime, fresh cilantro, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Sweet corn and ripe avocado add richness and contrast, while crushed tortilla chips provide a satisfying crunch. It’s a vibrant, comforting bowl perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual, wholesome dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Melt butter in the skillet; add the rice and beans and stir frequently.
- 3
Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add water as needed to reach your preferred rice texture.
- 5
Remove from heat; set aside.
- 6
In a blender or mini food processor, combine 1/2 of an avocado, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and lime juice.
- 7
Blend until the sauce is thin. Add water if needed.
- 8
In 4 separate bowls, evenly divide the rice and bean mixture, tomatoes, and corn.
- 9
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 10
Drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of the avocado-cilantro sauce.
- 11
Top evenly with the remaining avocado and cilantro.
- 12
Add 1 tablespoon crushed tortilla chips to each bowl.
- Calories 816.78 kcal High 41%
- Protein 22.06 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 142.57 g 52%
- Total Fat 23.15 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 4.04 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.19 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 191.67 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 18.32 g Good Source 65%
- Total Sugars 6.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 104.6 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 5.42 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 802.1 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 189.7 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 17.88 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Brown Rice. Each serving provides about 816.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Cherry Tomato. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 816.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner healthy?
- Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 816.78 calories and 22.06 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 191.67 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.04 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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