Black Bean Rice Bowl with Avocado Crema
Seasoned black beans over rice with roasted peppers and a lime-avocado blend, finished with crispy shallots.

Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cups black beans
- 3/4 cup cup white rice
- 1 whole avocado
- 1 whole lime
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 1/2 whole red onion
- 1 tsp tsp cumin
- 1 tsp tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp tbsp crispy shallots(optional)
- 1/4 cup cup cilantro(optional)
- 1/2 tsp tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Cook rice according to package directions.
- 2
Heat avocado oil in a skillet; sauté diced red onion and bell pepper 5 minutes.
- 3
Add black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt; simmer 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Blend avocado with lime juice and a splash of water until smooth.
- 5
Serve beans over rice, drizzle with avocado crema, and top with cilantro and crispy shallots.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 16 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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