Southwestern Rice Bowl
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and satisfying Southwestern Rice Bowl. Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish features a base of fluffy white or nutty brown rice, layered with a zesty black bean and sweet corn sauté, crisp red bell peppers, juicy grape tomatoes, and tangy red onion. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and a velvety avocado-lime dressing, every bite is a delightful fusion of creamy, zesty, and smoky notes. Perfect for meal prepping or a quick 35-minute dinner, this customizable bowl offers protein-packed black beans and a choice of chicken or vegetable broth for added depth. It's a hearty, colorful, and nutritious meal that's sure to satisfy and impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 2 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn, drained if canned or thawed if frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lime, juiced
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is heated through and fragrant. Set aside.
Prepare the dressing by mashing the avocado in a small bowl. Mix in the lime juice, sour cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.
To assemble the Southwestern Rice Bowl, divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls.
Top each bowl with equal portions of the black bean and corn mixture, diced red bell peppers, grape tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Drizzle the avocado-lime dressing over the top of each bowl.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Southwestern Rice Bowl!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1705 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.4 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.7 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 60.9 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 763 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3289 mg | 70% | |
*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.
