A vibrant bowl with fluffy rice, hearty beans, sweet corn, and fresh toppings for a quick, flavorful dish.
# What you need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Beans & Corn
04 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 1 cup frozen corn kernels
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Fresh Vegetables & Toppings
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 avocado, diced
13 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
16 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
17 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
→ Optional Additions
18 - Sliced jalapeños
19 - Shredded lettuce
20 - Salsa or hot sauce
# How to make it:
01 - Rinse the rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender and water is absorbed (about 15 minutes for white rice, 35-40 minutes for brown rice). Fluff with a fork.
02 - While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add frozen corn and sauté for 3-4 minutes until warmed through. Stir in black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated and aromatic.
03 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with the bean and corn mixture.
04 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, cheese, and sour cream on each bowl if desired. Incorporate optional jalapeños, lettuce, or salsa as preferred.
05 - Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl just before serving to enhance brightness and flavor.
