Dairy-Free Mexican Bowl
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Dairy-Free Mexican Bowl is a fresh twist on a classic favorite. Made with wholesome ingredients like cooked brown rice, black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes, it’s a nutritious powerhouse packed into every bite. Enhanced with vibrant spices like cumin and chili powder, and tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing, this recipe delivers a fiesta of flavors in just 25 minutes. Perfect for meal prep or a quick family meal, this plant-based, gluten-free dish is as versatile as it is satisfying. Garnished with fresh cilantro for an authentic touch, this easy Mexican-inspired bowl is a refreshing, dairy-free option that you’ll love serving up for lunch or a light dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 large lime, juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the drained black beans and corn kernels. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the corn is tender and the beans are heated through.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped red onion.
Add the warm black beans and corn into the rice mixture.
Drizzle the prepared lime dressing over the bowl, and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Dairy-Free Mexican Bowl, which is perfect as a refreshing lunch or a light dinner.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.6 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2088 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.9 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.3 g | 190% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 3444 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
