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Black Bean Rice Bowl with Avocado Crema

Seasoned black beans over rice with roasted peppers and a lime-avocado blend, finished with crispy shallots.

Black Bean Rice Bowl with Avocado Crema

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 1

    Cook rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Heat avocado oil in a skillet; sauté diced red onion and bell pepper 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt; simmer 8-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Blend avocado with lime juice and a splash of water until smooth.

  5. 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

Protein16 g
Carbohydrate72 g
Fat20 g
Fiber16 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium480 mg

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