Bean & Rice Bowl
A nutritious and filling bowl with seasoned black beans over fluffy rice, topped with cheese and avocado. Healthy comfort food ready in 15 minutes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total Time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- beans
- rice
- vegetarian
- healthy
- budget-friendly
- protein
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Ingredients
Servings:
2
- 2cupsCooked rice
- 1canBlack beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1tbspOlive oil
- 1/2onionSmall onion, diced
- 2clovesGarlic, minced
- 1tspCumin
- 1/2tspChili powder
- 1/2tspSalt
- 1/2cupSalsa
- 1/2cupShredded cheese
- 1avocadoAvocado, sliced
- for servingLime wedges
Nutrition
Calories
380
190 per serving
Protein
16g
32% DV
Fat
12g
17% DV
Carbs
52g
17% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
Protein17%
Fat28%
Carbs55%
- Fiber
- 12g
- Sodium
- 580mg
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
3m - 3
Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add black beans and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5m - 5
Mash about half the beans with a fork for texture.
- 6
Divide rice between two bowls.
- 7
Top with black bean mixture, salsa, cheese, and avocado slices.
- 8
Serve with lime wedges on the side.