Description
A vibrant and nutritious vegan burrito bowl featuring spiced brown rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, creamy avocado, and sweet corn. Perfect for a wholesome meal that’s easy to prepare and full of fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Beans
- 250g easy-cook brown rice
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp hot chilli powder
- 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder (gluten-free, if needed)
- 400g black beans, drained
Salsa
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped, about 75g
- 20g fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Avocado Lime Mash
- 2 avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
Toppings
- 2 x 198g cans sweetcorn
Instructions
- Cook the Rice and Beans: Tip the brown rice and 600ml of water into a pan. Stir in the tomato purée, cumin seeds, hot chilli powder, and vegetable bouillon powder. Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and gently stir in the drained black beans to combine.
- Prepare the Tomato Salsa: While the rice cooks, mix the chopped tomatoes with the finely chopped red onion, fresh coriander, and the juice of one lime in a bowl. This fresh salsa adds a zesty and vibrant flavor to the burrito bowl.
- Make the Avocado Lime Mash: Roughly mash the two avocados with the juice of the remaining lime to create a chunky, creamy texture. This will add richness and a cooling effect to balance the spices in the rice.
- Assemble the Burrito Bowls: Spoon the cooked rice and black bean mixture evenly into four bowls or rigid containers. Top each with the fresh tomato salsa, avocado lime mash, and drained sweetcorn.
- Storage Tips: If preparing portions for later, let the rice mixture cool completely before storing in the fridge for up to two days. Prepare the toppings fresh on the day of serving for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use gluten-free vegetable bouillon powder to keep the dish gluten-free if required.
- Brown rice can be substituted with white rice, but cooking times will differ.
- Adjust the amount of chilli powder according to your spice preference.
- This burrito bowl is perfect for meal prep; store rice and beans separately from toppings to maintain freshness.
- Adding a squeeze of extra lime juice on serving brightens the flavor even more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Keywords: vegan burrito bowl, brown rice, black beans, avocado, tomato salsa, healthy vegan recipe, plant-based bowl
