Veggie Chipotle Bowl

Dive into bold and satisfying flavors with this Veggie Chipotle Bowl—a vibrant, plant-based meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring a base of fragrant cilantro lime brown rice, this colorful bowl is piled high with smoky sautéed veggies, tender black beans, and a zesty homemade salsa. Creamy guacamole and a smoky-spiced chipotle sauce add irresistible layers of flavor, while a sprinkling of fresh cilantro ties it all together. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe is easy to customize, gluten-free, and packed with protein and fiber to keep you energized. Serve it warm and enjoy a wholesome, restaurant-style meal in the comfort of your own home!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown rice
• 2 cups Water
• 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 Zucchini, sliced
• 0.5 Red onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 Tomatoes, chopped
• 1 Jalapeño, finely chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Avocados
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Chipotle in adobo sauce

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown rice under cold water, then combine it with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Step 2

While rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the veggies are just tender.

Step 3

Season the vegetables with salt, ground black pepper, and chipotle powder, stirring to coat evenly.

Step 4

Prepare the fresh salsa by mixing chopped tomatoes, jalapeño, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, half of the chopped cilantro, and one clove of minced garlic in a bowl.

Step 5

Mash the avocados in another bowl and add the remaining lime juice, the other clove of minced garlic, and a pinch of salt to make guacamole.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with 1 tablespoon of chipotle in adobo sauce to make the chipotle sauce.

Step 7

Once the rice is cooked, stir in the remaining cilantro and fluff with a fork.

Step 8

To assemble the bowl, start with a base of cilantro lime rice, then add a serving of black beans and grilled vegetables. Top with fresh salsa, a generous scoop of guacamole, and drizzle with chipotle sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2119.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1730.0

Total Fat 103.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 28.8mg	0%
Sodium 2612.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.4g
Protein 45.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 417.6mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 4284.5mg	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: 51.1%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 38.9%