Save A vibrant, satisfying bowl featuring fluffy rice, hearty beans, sweet corn, and classic Tex-Mex toppings—perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.
I first made these burrito bowls for my family when everyone wanted something healthy but also fun. The combination of colorful veggies and creamy avocado made it a hit for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- Long-grain white or brown rice: 1 cup
- Water: 2 cups
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black beans: 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can, drained and rinsed
- Corn kernels: 1 cup frozen
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Ground cumin: 1/2 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
- Chili powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Avocado: 1, diced
- Red onion: 1/2 cup, finely diced
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime: 1, cut into wedges
- Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese: 1/2 cup, optional
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup, optional
- Sliced jalapeños: optional
- Shredded lettuce: optional
- Salsa or hot sauce: optional
Instructions
- Cook the rice:
- Rinse rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender and water is absorbed (about 15 minutes for white rice, 35 to 40 minutes for brown rice). Fluff with fork.
- Prepare beans and corn:
- While rice cooks, heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add frozen corn and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through. Add black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until heated and fragrant.
- Assemble the bowls:
- Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with bean and corn mixture.
- Add toppings:
- Arrange cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cilantro, cheese, and sour cream (if using) on each bowl. Add any optional toppings.
- Serve:
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over bowls just before serving.
Save Gathering around the table with these burrito bowls always gets everyone excited, especially when we let the kids add their own toppings. It is a go-to recipe for making family dinners both easier and more interactive.
Required Tools
Medium saucepan with lid, skillet, chefs knife, cutting board, and serving bowls are recommended for prepping and serving this meal.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains dairy if cheese or sour cream is used. Check ingredient packages if you have gluten or dairy sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Each serving without cheese or sour cream contains approximately: 340 calories, 7 g total fat, 62 g carbohydrates, and 9 g protein.
Save Serve these bowls immediately and enjoy the customizable flavors. Fresh lime juice ties everything together beautifully.