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Mexican Bowl Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Mexican bowl filled with rice, beans, fresh vegetables, and topped with avocado and salsa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup brown rice cooked
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed
Toppings
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup avocado sliced
  • ½ cup salsa your choice
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime juiced

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
  2. In a skillet, heat the black beans over medium heat until warm.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. In each serving bowl, layer the cooked brown rice and black beans.
  2. Top with corn, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and sliced avocado.
  3. Drizzle with salsa and lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference. You can add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.

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