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Irresistible Mexican Fiesta Bowl Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Mexican Fiesta Bowl packed with fresh ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal or a festive gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 cups Cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup Black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
Toppings
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup Avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, black beans, and corn. Mix well.
Cook the Spices
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Pour the spice mixture over the rice and bean mixture. Stir to combine evenly.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. Divide the rice mixture into bowls. Top with cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. This bowl can be made vegan by omitting the sour cream and cheese.

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