Vegetarian Burrito Bowl
A flavorful and satisfying vegetarian burrito bowl, packed with seasoned black beans, fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a healthy meal prep option.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 457 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
base
- 1 cupbrown rice, uncooked
- 2 cupwater
beans
- 425 gblack beans, canned, rinsed and drained
- 1 cupcorn, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tspchili powder
- 0.5 tspcumin
- 0.5 tsppaprika
- 0.25 tspsalt
- 0.13 tspblack pepper
dressing
- 1 pcslime, juiced
garnish
- 0.25 cupcilantro, fresh, chopped
- 1 pcsavocado, diced
- 1 cupcherry tomato, halved
- 0.25 pcsred onion, thinly sliced
Equipment
saucepan · large skillet · wooden spoon · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Rinse the brown rice thoroughly. Combine brown rice and water in a medium saucepan.
About 1 min
- 2
Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
About 25 min
- 3
While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 4
Add yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
About 5 min
- 5
Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Add black beans and corn to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
About 7 min
- 7
Squeeze lime juice over the bean and corn mixture and stir to combine.
About 1 min
- 8
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked brown rice among four serving bowls.
About 1 min
- 9
Spoon the seasoned black bean and corn mixture over the rice.
About 1 min
- 10
Top each bowl with diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and fresh chopped cilantro.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Add a sprinkle of your favorite hot sauce for extra kick.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 457.4kcal
- Protein
- 16.6g
- Carbs
- 78g
- Fat
- 11.6g
- Fibre
- 15.7g
- Sugar
- 6.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover burrito bowl components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for best quality.
Reheat rice and bean mixture gently in a microwave or on the stovetop until warm. Add fresh toppings after reheating.
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