Black Bean Burrito Bowl w/ Cilantro Lime Rice
This vegetarian black bean burrito bowl is full of plant-based protein and fiber. It's easy to throw together, packed with flavor, and sure to keep you satisfied.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
For the cilantro lime rice
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
For the black beans
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium purple onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
For the rest of the bowl
- 1 bell pepper (yellow, red, or orange) chopped
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
Garnishes (optional)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- fresh cilantro chopped
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Bring brown rice and 2 cups of water up to a boil. Then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed. Once rice is cooked, stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add purple onion and saute for 3-5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
- Add garlic and saute until fragrant, or about another 30 seconds.
- Add seasonings and black beans and saute for about 3-5 minutes, or until beans are heated through.
- To build the bowl: start with a bed of cilantro lime rice, add black beans, bell pepper, roma tomatoes, and lettuce. Top with garnishes, if desired.
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Notes
- To save time, you can cook the brown rice ahead of time, or use instant rice.