Description
This colorful Burrito Bowl features fluffy brown rice topped with sautéed vegetables, black beans, corn, and fresh toppings. It’s a nutritious, customizable dish perfect for quick dinners or meal prep, bursting with flavor and vibrant ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of brown rice
- 2 cups of water or vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup of corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of brown rice and 2 cups of water or vegetable broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced red onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Add the black beans and corn. Stir everything together and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add a generous scoop of the cooked brown rice as your base.
- Spoon the sautéed vegetable and bean mixture over the rice, spreading it evenly.
- Add a handful of shredded lettuce on top of the veggies.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and diced avocado over the bowl.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and squeeze a lime wedge over the top.
Notes
- Feel free to customize your burrito bowl with additional toppings like jalapeños, guacamole, or hot sauce.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; simply store the components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes