Southwestern Rice Bowl

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and satisfying Southwestern Rice Bowl. Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish features a base of fluffy white or nutty brown rice, layered with a zesty black bean and sweet corn sauté, crisp red bell peppers, juicy grape tomatoes, and tangy red onion. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and a velvety avocado-lime dressing, every bite is a delightful fusion of creamy, zesty, and smoky notes. Perfect for meal prepping or a quick 35-minute dinner, this customizable bowl offers protein-packed black beans and a choice of chicken or vegetable broth for added depth. It's a hearty, colorful, and nutritious meal that's sure to satisfy and impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup white or brown rice
• 2 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup sweet corn, drained if canned or thawed if frozen
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 lime, juiced
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is heated through and fragrant. Set aside.

Step 3

Prepare the dressing by mashing the avocado in a small bowl. Mix in the lime juice, sour cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.

Step 4

To assemble the Southwestern Rice Bowl, divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls.

Step 5

Top each bowl with equal portions of the black bean and corn mixture, diced red bell peppers, grape tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6

Drizzle the avocado-lime dressing over the top of each bowl.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Southwestern Rice Bowl!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2046.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1641.9

Total Fat 72.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 89.3mg	0%
Sodium 1704.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 60.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 762.6mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 3288.8mg	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: 37.7%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 48.2%