Black Bean Burrito Bowls
A quick Mexican-style lunch bowl with seasoned black beans, rice, and fresh toppings.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) can black beans
- 1.5 cups cups cooked rice
- 1 tsp tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp tsp chili powder
- 1 lime
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup cup salsa
- 1/2 cup cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the black beans.
- 2
Warm beans in a skillet with cumin, chili powder, and a splash of water, mashing lightly, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Warm the cooked rice.
- 4
Divide rice between 2 bowls, top with beans, salsa, sliced avocado, and cheese.
- 5
Squeeze lime juice over each bowl and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 16 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
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