Description
This colorful Burrito Bowl features fluffy brown rice, black beans, and your choice of chicken or tofu, topped with fresh avocado, cheese, and zesty salsa. It’s a nutritious and customizable meal that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of brown rice
- 2 cups of water or chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup of corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound of chicken breast or tofu, diced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup of salsa (your choice of mild, medium, or hot)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water or chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken breast or tofu. Cook chicken until no longer pink (6-8 minutes) or tofu until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add diced red onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, add drained black beans and corn. Heat over medium until warmed through (about 5 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper if desired. Set aside.
- Start with a scoop of fluffy brown rice at the bottom of your bowl.
- Add a portion of the sautéed chicken or tofu mixture on top.
- Layer on the warmed black beans and corn mixture.
- Add slices of fresh avocado on one side.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Drizzle salsa over the bowl to taste.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to customize your burrito bowl with additional toppings like sour cream, jalapeños, or other vegetables.
- This recipe is easily adaptable for meal prep; store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes