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Easy Flavor-Packed Rice and Beans Burrito Bowls

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful burrito bowl recipe featuring seasoned black beans, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for topping (optional)
  • Hot sauce or salsa for some heat
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, 2 cups water or vegetable broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes (for white rice) or 40-45 minutes (for brown rice). Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  2. While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the drained black beans along with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beans evenly with spices. Cook for about 5 minutes until warmed through and fragrant. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the beans, stirring gently.
  3. While beans and rice finish, halve cherry tomatoes, dice avocado, chop cilantro, and dice red onion. If using corn, thaw or lightly sauté if you prefer it warm.
  4. Start with a base of fluffy rice in each bowl. Spoon the seasoned beans over the rice. Add fresh tomato, avocado, corn, red onion, and cilantro on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if using and add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream. Finish with a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa for a little kick.
  5. Serve immediately while warm. For meal prep, keep toppings separate and assemble just before eating.

Notes

Toast spices in oil before adding beans to enhance flavor. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and canned taste. Fluff rice after resting to keep grains separate. Add avocado last to prevent browning. Keep toppings balanced to avoid messiness. For meal prep, store components separately and assemble before eating.

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