Burrito Bowl – Brown Rice, Beans, Avocado, Salsa & Veggies

The Burrito Bowl with Brown Rice, Beans, Avocado, Salsa & Veggies is a vibrant, nutrient-packed meal full of color and flavor. Featuring a base of hearty brown rice topped with seasoned beans, creamy avocado, zesty salsa, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this bowl delivers the perfect balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It’s a wholesome, customizable dish that’s both satisfying and energizing — a lighter, deconstructed version of the classic burrito.

Ingredients

• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
• ½ Teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 Cup Shredded Lettuce
• ½ Avocado, Sliced Or Diced
• ½ Cup Tomato Salsa/Pico De Gallo
• ½ Cup Dry Brown Rice, 1 Cup Cooked
• Cup Canned Black Beans,
• 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 Bell Pepper, Sliced
• 1 Lime, Cut Into Wedges, For Serving

Directions

1. If Not Using Pre-cooked Rice: In A Small Pot, Cook ½ Cup Dry Brown Rice In About 1 Cup Of Water (Or Per Package Instructions) For ~30 Minutes Until Tender. (Skip This Step If You Already Have 1 Cup Of Cooked Brown Rice Ready.) Fluff With A Fork And Set Aside.
2. Warm The Beans (Optional): Use Black Beans At Room Temp Or Warm For Better Flavor. To Heat: Cook Rinsed Beans With A Splash Of Water And Optional Cumin/chili Powder In A Saucepan For 5 Mins, Or Microwave For 1 Min.
3. Cook Fajita Veggies: In A Skillet, Heat The Olive Oil Over Medium-high Heat. Add The Sliced Bell Pepper And Onion. Sauté For About 5–6 Minutes Until The Veggies Are Softened And Slightly Charred In Spots. Season With The Ground Cumin (And Chili Powder, If Using) And A Pinch Of Salt. Remove From Heat.
4. Cook Fajita Veggies: In A Skillet, Heat The Olive Oil Over Medium-high Heat. Add The Sliced Bell Pepper And Onion. Sauté For About 5–6 Minutes Until The Veggies Are Softened And Slightly Charred In Spots. Season With The Ground Cumin (And Chili Powder, If Using) And A Pinch Of Salt. Remove From Heat.
5. Assemble Bowls: Divide The Cooked Brown Rice Into 2 Serving Bowls As The Base. On Top Of Each, Arrange The Components: Spoon Half Of The Black Beans Onto Each Bowl, Add The Sautéed Pepper And Onion Mix, And Then Add Shredded Lettuce. Place Diced Or Sliced Avocado On Top. Spoon ~¼ Cup Of Salsa Onto Each Bowl. Sprinkle With Fresh Cilantro If Using.
6. C) Serves: Add A Lime Wedge For Squeezing Over The Top. Mix Before Eating For Full Flavor In Every Bite.