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Vegan Black Bean Fiesta Bowl

A Flavorful and Nutritious Vegan Delight

4servings
25 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Vegan Black Bean Fiesta Bowl

About this recipe

Experience a burst of flavors with our Vegan Black Bean Fiesta Bowl, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients like black beans, brown rice, and fresh vegetables, all brought together with a zesty lime dressing. Whether you’re planning a family dinner or meal prepping for the week, this bowl is sure to satisfy both your taste buds and nutritional needs.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup corn kernels, cooked
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add red bell pepper and corn kernels, sauté until tender.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, combine cooked brown rice, black beans, sautéed vegetables, avocado, cilantro, and red onion.

  4. 4

    Whisk lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Pour dressing over the rice mixture and toss to combine.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately, garnishing with additional cilantro and lime if desired.

Chef's tip

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing. Consider serving with tortilla chips on the side for added crunch.

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