Description
Enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with these Vegan Burrito Bowls with Black Beans. Packed with flavor and nutrients, this plant-based dish is a perfect option for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Components:
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Black Bean Mix:
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
For Assembly:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- vegan sour cream
- salsa
- jalapeños
- shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Cook Brown Rice: Prepare the brown rice according to package instructions.
- Prepare Black Bean Mix: Sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, black beans, and corn. Cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with black bean mix, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and optional toppings. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, cook the rice with vegetable broth instead of water.
- You can also add sautéed bell peppers or roasted sweet potatoes for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
