Southwest Black Bean Bowl
This Southwest bowl is proof that vegetarian meals can be just as satisfying as anything with meat. Seasoned black beans, fluffy rice, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of lime crema. It’s colorful, it’s filling, and it comes together in 10 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Hearty and filling — 15g+ plant protein
- No cooking required if you use microwave rice
- Colorful, Instagram-worthy presentation
- Completely customizable toppings
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Southwest Black Bean Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked rice (microwave pouches work great)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen, thawed)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons sour cream mixed with 1 tablespoon lime juice (lime crema)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Heat rice according to package directions.
- In a small bowl, toss black beans with cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Divide rice between two bowls. Arrange black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado in sections on top.
- Drizzle lime crema over everything.
- Garnish with cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and hot sauce. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Warm the black beans in the microwave for 1 minute if you prefer them hot.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or ground turkey to make it non-vegetarian.
- Make the lime crema with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for extra protein.
- Prep all components on Sunday and assemble bowls throughout the week.
Calories: 410 | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Carbs: 58g
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Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients used.
