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rice and black bean bowl
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5 from 1 vote

Rice and Black Bean Bowl

Rice and black beans complimented by fresh, colourful and healthy ingredients with a zesty dressing and feta cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Canadian, Mexican, Tex Mex
Keyword: black bean and rice bowl, burrito bowl, rice and bean bowl, rice and bean burrito bowl, rice and black bean bowl, rice bowl
Servings: 4 bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 540 ml or 19 oz
  • ¼ red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 sweet red pepper, sliced or chopped
  • 1-2 avocados, sliced or chopped 1 large or 2 small
  • 16-20 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced optional
  • large handful fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled about 3½ oz

Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice 1 large or 2 small limes
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp honey or sugar
  • fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine dressing ingredients and whisk well or shake in a jar.
  • Cook rice according to manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, reheat precooked rice.
  • Rinse and drain black beans. Add a few spoonfuls dressing, toss and heat in microwave until warm.
  • Prep remaining ingredients. Divide ingredients between 4 pasta sized bowls. Arrange in sections or stir everything together.
  • Top with dressing and combine.
  • Serve with lime wedge and extra parsley or cilantro if desired.