EASY Black Bean Burrito Bowl - Vegetarian Recipe

brown rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is higher in protein, while white rice is more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutrient-rich, while canned beans save time.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

jalapeno

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Heat a dry skillet over medium to medium-high heat.

Add diced mushrooms to the skillet and spread them in an even layer.

Cook the mushrooms until they release moisture and shrink down.

Wash the rice to remove dirt and some starch, then add it to a stock pot.

Add water or vegetable broth to the rice, along with a little butter and a pinch of salt.

Bring the rice to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes or according to package instructions until light and fluffy.

Once the rice is cooked, stir in chopped cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice.

Add drained and rinsed black beans to the skillet with the mushrooms.

Season the black beans with freshly ground black pepper and salt.

Add taco seasoning or your favorite seasoning mix to the black beans.

Stir in a couple dashes of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian if needed).

Add frozen corn to the black bean mixture and let it cook until heated through and the corn thaws.

Assemble the burrito bowl starting with the cilantro lime rice as the base.

Top the rice with the black bean filling.

Drizzle cilantro lime sauce over the top before serving.

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