Easy Mexican Rice Bowl No Meat

Satisfy your craving for bold, vibrant flavors with this Easy Mexican Rice Bowl with No Meat—a wholesome, plant-based dinner option that's bursting with color and taste! Perfectly cooked white or brown rice forms the base, enhanced by a savory medley of black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. Flavored with aromatic garlic, onion, and a smoky blend of cumin and chili powder, this dish is finished with a bright splash of lime juice and fresh cilantro. Top it off with creamy avocado slices and an optional dollop of salsa for an extra kick! Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a healthy vegetarian meal idea that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Perfect for meal prepping, customizable, and naturally gluten-free, this Mexican-inspired rice bowl will quickly become a staple in your meatless recipe rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup white or brown rice
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (canned)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup salsa (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn kernels to the skillet. Mix well.

Step 7

Season the mixture with ground cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Step 8

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Step 10

Divide the rice mixture into bowls and top with sliced avocado.

Step 11

Optional: Add a dollop of salsa for extra flavor.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your Easy Mexican Rice Bowl!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2019.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1377.7

Total Fat 42.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6106.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.4g	0%
Total Sugars 33.3g
Protein 46.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 319.3mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 3233.6mg	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: 26.6%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 60.4%