Dairy-Free Taco Bell Inspired Cantina Bowl
This Dairy-Free Taco Bell Inspired Cantina Bowl is a wholesome, plant-based twist on the fan-favorite fast-food dish, perfect for meal preppers and healthy food enthusiasts alike. Packed with vibrant ingredients like spiced brown rice, black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and crisp shredded lettuce, this recipe delivers a hearty mix of flavors and textures. The creamy avocado lime dressing adds a refreshing zing without dairy, while a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa elevates each bite with bold heat. Ready in just 45 minutes, this customizable recipe is gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and loaded with fiber and nutrients, making it ideal for lunch, dinner, or a guilt-free indulgence. Create your own restaurant-style cantina bowl at home that’s both satisfying and entirely dairy-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown rice
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 cup Black beans (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce or salsa (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, vegetable broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add this spice mixture to the cooked rice and mix well.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the other bowl ingredients. Rinse and drain the black beans, and if using frozen corn, thaw it. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
For the avocado dressing, scoop the avocado flesh into a small blender or bowl. Add lime juice, 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Blend (or mash with a fork) until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt to taste.
To assemble the bowls, divide shredded lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with a scoop of seasoned rice, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and a dollop of the avocado dressing.
Garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro and a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free Taco Bell inspired Cantina Bowl!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.2 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3689 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.0 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.3 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3578 mg | 76% | |
*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.
