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Black bean burrito bowl

Rice, warm cumin beans and crisp fresh toppings make a flexible bowl. Keep avocado whole until serving and pack the warm and cold components separately for lunch.

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Black bean burrito bowl 30 minutes, start to finish
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 min
Serves2
Now for the good part

Let’s make it.

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Cook rice with water according to the packet, adjusting water if needed.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a small pan. Add drained beans, corn, cumin, salt and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Divide rice and beans between bowls. Add tomatoes and sliced avocado, then drizzle with lime juice.

Little things that help

Make it your own.

  • Mash a spoonful of beans in the pan if you want a thicker coating.

Keeping the leftovers

Cool cooked rice quickly in a shallow container and refrigerate within 1 hour. Use within 24 hours and reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout.

Food safety references: cooking temperatures · cold storage · rice storage guidance.

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