Dairy-Free Mexican Bowl

Bright, zesty, and completely dairy-free, this Mexican Bowl is your ticket to a wholesome and satisfying meal packed with vibrant flavors. Featuring a hearty base of nutty brown rice, protein-rich black beans, and sweet bursts of corn and cherry tomatoes, this recipe brings together fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients for a colorful and filling dish. Tossed in a zippy lime dressing spiced with cumin and chili powder, and topped with creamy avocado and fragrant cilantro, it’s a deliciously healthy option for lunch or dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes, this plant-based bowl is perfect for meal prep or serving up on busy weeknights. Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and entirely customizable, it’s a family-friendly recipe that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 large lime, juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the drained black beans and corn kernels. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the corn is tender and the beans are heated through.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped red onion.

Step 4

Add the warm black beans and corn into the rice mixture.

Step 5

Drizzle the prepared lime dressing over the bowl, and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

Step 6

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Dairy-Free Mexican Bowl, which is perfect as a refreshing lunch or a light dinner.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1601.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1617.7

Total Fat 59.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2088.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.3g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 48.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 269.0mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 3443.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.7%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 56.8%