Burrito Bowl with Chipotle Lime
Fluffy cilantro rice topped with seasoned black beans, crispy roasted peppers, and a smoky chipotle-lime crema. Customize with avocado, jalapeño, or cotija cheese for a restaurant-quality meal in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (canned, drained)
- 2 medium bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp (chopped) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1.5 whole (juiced) limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Cook rice according to package directions. Once cooked, stir in half the cilantro and the juice of half a lime.
- 2
Blend sour cream, chipotle peppers, remaining lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 4
Add sliced peppers and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until edges start to char and soften.
- 5
Stir peppers and cook 2 more minutes until tender and caramelized. Transfer to a plate.
- 6
Add remaining oil to the skillet, then add black beans. Warm through, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
- 7
Divide rice between bowls. Top with warm black beans and roasted peppers.
- 8
Drizzle chipotle crema over the top and garnish with remaining cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- pot or rice cooker
- blender or immersion blender
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon or spatula
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