Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner

Name: Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 whole Avocado; 15 oz Black Beans; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 17.6 oz Brown Rice; 1 pt Cherry Tomato; 1 cup Corn on the Cob; 4 tbsp Fresh Cilantro; 3 tbsp Lime Juice; 1 tsp Sea Salt; 0.25 cup Tortilla Chips; 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.