Heart-Healthy Chipotle Rice Bowl
Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Chipotle Rice Bowl, a perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring fiber-rich brown rice as the base, this recipe is loaded with protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a tangy lime-chipotle dressing. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a dash of smokey chipotle powder take this dish to the next level, all while supporting heart health. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy rice bowl is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a satisfying lunch option. Serve it with extra lime wedges for a zesty finish that will keep you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed brown rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Drain and rinse the black beans, and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lime, chipotle powder, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
Add the marinated black bean mixture on top of the rice.
Top the bowl with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
Toss everything gently to combine just before serving.
Serve with extra lime slices on the side for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.4 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1703 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.4 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.1 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2559 mg | 54% | |
*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.
