5-Min Mexican Rice & Black Bean Bowl
Warm rice and black beans layered with creamy avocado and zingy salsa—no cooking required if you use microwaved rice. Assemble in minutes for a vegetarian bowl that actually tastes good.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 8g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup salsa (fresh or jarred)
- 1 whole avocado, sliced or cubed
Instructions
- 1
Warm rice in the microwave or on the stovetop until steaming, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Warm black beans in a small pot or microwave until heated through, about 1 minute.
- 3
Divide rice between two bowls and top each with warm beans.
- 4
Spoon salsa over the beans, then arrange avocado slices on top.
- 5
Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave or stovetop pot
- two bowls
- spoon
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