Black Bean & Corn Bowls

Name: Black Bean & Corn Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (small, diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon mild chili powder; 30 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 cup frozen corn; 0.5 cup vegetable broth; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 package pre-cooked brown rice; 2 avocados (diced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Flavorful black beans and corn served over fluffy brown rice, topped with fresh avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a tangy lime dressing for a light and satisfying bowl.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.31/serving

Dietary

Vegan
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
Gluten-Free
High-Fiber
Vegetarian
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (small, diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon mild chili powder
30 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup frozen corn
0.5 cup vegetable broth
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 package pre-cooked brown rice
2 avocados (diced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and mild chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed black beans, frozen corn, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, until heated through and slightly thickened. Season with salt and black pepper.
While the beans cook, prepare the pre-cooked brown rice according to package directions (usually 90 seconds in microwave).
In a small bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped fresh cilantro, and fresh lime juice.
Divide the cooked brown rice among 5 bowls. Top with the warm black bean and corn mixture, then spoon the avocado-tomato topping over each bowl.

Notes

For meal prep, store the warm bean mixture and rice separately from the fresh avocado-tomato topping and lime dressing. Combine just before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 1001
Protein: 30.5 g
Carbohydrates: 184.3 g
Fat: 19.7 g
Fiber: 23.1 g
Sodium: 1135 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
Sugar: 7.7 g