If you’re looking for a healthier twist on a classic Mexican dish, this Bean Burrito Bowl is for you!
All the fixins’ for a burrito, but instead of bundling in a tightly wrapped tortilla, all of the ingredients are combined to create a bowl of delicious goodness. The lettuce and rice make the perfect base for any other ingredients you want to throw on top.
A customizable recipe with endless variations, this meal makes it easy to pile on the veggies. Kids will also have a blast mixing and matching the ingredients to create the perfect bowl!
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 can black beans
- ½ head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- ½ small red onion
- low fat sour cream
- tortilla chips
- lime wedges
- hot sauce
Directions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Divide the rice and beans among serving bowls. Top with the lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, and avocado.
- Sprinkle with the red onion, then drizzle with the dressing. Serve with sour cream, tortilla chips, lime wedges, and hot sauce, if desired.
