Black Bean & Corn Burrito Bowls

Flavorful black beans and sweet corn served over rice, topped with fresh salsa, creamy avocado, and shredded cheese for a vibrant, easy-to-assemble burrito bowl that's ready in minutes.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 10 min
• Total: 20 min
• Servings: 4.5
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.05/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• quick
• comfort food
• savory
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 2 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 yellow onion (diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 1.5 cup frozen corn
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1.5 cup salsa (store-bought)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 avocado (sliced or diced)

Instructions

1. Cook the white rice according to package directions, typically combining 2 cups white rice with 4 cups water in a saucepan, bringing to a boil, then reducing heat, covering, and simmering for about 15 minutes. Set aside.
2. While rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 each diced bell pepper and 0.5 each diced yellow onion, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add 2 cans rinsed and drained black beans, 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, and the juice of 1 each lime to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors combine.
5. Divide the cooked white rice among bowls. Top generously with the black bean and corn mixture. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 1/2 cups salsa, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 each sliced or diced avocado, if desired.

Notes

Adjust the spice level by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce if you prefer more heat. The bowls are great for meal prepping; store components separately and assemble just before eating.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 570
• Protein: 22.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 94.7 g
• Fat: 13.9 g
• Fiber: 20.3 g
• Sodium: 785 mg
• Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
• Sugar: 8.5 g
• Cholesterol: 22 mg