Black Bean Rice Bowl

Name: Black Bean Rice Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) long-grain white rice; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cumin; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground coriander; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried oregano; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper; 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil; 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red onion; 3 green onions (white and light green parts only) sliced; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans drained and rinsed; 3/4 cup (175 mL) frozen corn kernels; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice; 1 small avocado pitted peeled and diced; 1 plum tomato diced; 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 25

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) long-grain white rice 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cumin 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground coriander 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried oregano 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red onion 3 green onions, (white and light green parts only), sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup (175 mL) frozen corn kernels 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and diced 1 plum tomato, diced 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

In small saucepan, cover rice and 1/4 tsp of the salt with 1-1/2 cups water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender and no liquid remains, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat; let stand on burner for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Meanwhile, stir together chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, pepper and remaining salt; set aside.

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook red onion and green onions, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder mixture and garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add black beans, corn and 1 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until almost no liquid remains and corn is heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in lime juice.

Divide rice among bowls; top with bean mixture, avocado, tomato and cilantro.

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JNSCARFE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 299.9
Total Fat: 6.9 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 247.4 mg
Total Carbs: 55.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 8.0 g
Protein: 10.9 g

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