Mexican Burrito Bowl – High-Fiber Vegan Rice & Bean Bowl

A colorful vegan bowl of brown rice, black beans, corn and avocado with fresh tomato salsa and lime.

Total
25 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Calories · per serving
480 kcal

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Mexican Burrito Bowl – High-Fiber Vegan Rice & Bean Bowl

In short

Mexican Burrito Bowl – High-Fiber Vegan Rice & Bean Bowl contains 480 calories per serving: 15 g protein, 72 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat. It takes 25 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This Mexican burrito bowl layers fiber-rich brown rice and black beans with creamy avocado and a zesty tomato salsa. It is a filling, plant-based meal that keeps you satisfied without any meat or dairy.

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, half the lime juice and a pinch of salt to make a fresh salsa.

  2. 2

    Warm the cooked brown rice and stir in the ground cumin with a drizzle of olive oil.

  3. 3

    Heat the black beans in a small pan for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.

  4. 4

    Divide the salad greens between two bowls as a base.

  5. 5

    Arrange the rice, black beans and sweet corn in sections on top of the greens.

  6. 6

    Add the sliced avocado and spoon the fresh tomato salsa over the bowl.

  7. 7

    Finish with the remaining lime juice and olive oil, season to taste and serve.

Tips

  • For extra protein, add a spoonful of pumpkin seeds or a scoop of hummus.
  • Prepare the salsa ahead and keep it chilled for a quick weekday lunch.
  • Swap the brown rice for quinoa to boost the protein and keep it gluten-free.

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