Heart-Healthy Chipotle Rice Bowl

Indulge in vibrant, guilt-free flavor with this Heart-Healthy Chipotle Rice Bowl, a wholesome one-dish meal packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and bold, smoky spice. Fluffy, fiber-filled brown rice serves as the hearty base, layered with a colorful medley of black beans, crisp corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and creamy avocado. The dish is tied together with a zesty lime-chipotle dressing, adding just the right balance of heat and tang. Ready in under 45 minutes, this easy-to-prepare recipe is perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with extra lime wedges, it's a satisfying, plant-based option that checks all the boxes for flavor, nutrition, and ease. Your body and taste buds will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed brown rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

Step 4

While the rice is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Drain and rinse the black beans, and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lime, chipotle powder, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate.

Step 8

Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork and transfer it to a large serving bowl.

Step 9

Add the marinated black bean mixture on top of the rice.

Step 10

Top the bowl with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.

Step 11

Toss everything gently to combine just before serving.

Step 12

Serve with extra lime slices on the side for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1592.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1046.0

Total Fat 42.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1702.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 32.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216.2mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 2559.1mg	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: 34.1%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 54.4%