Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

These vegetarian burrito bowls are brimming with flavor from roasted sweet corn, black beans and rice, southwest spices, fresh salsa, and lime-infused sour cream. And the best part – this one bowl dinner is ready in under 30 minutes!

Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups corn kernels fresh
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• ½ cup jasmine rice
• 15 oz black beans canned, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
• 2 limes zested and halved
• 3 tbsp sour cream
• 2 tbsp cilantro fresh
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• olive oil
• 1 avocado sliced
• hot sauce optional

Instructions

Roast the Corn

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Rinse the corn kernels and at them dry with a paper towel.
• Spread corn kernels on a baking sheet in a single layer, and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Roast for 17-20 minutes, until corn is beginning to get crispy.

Prepare the Beans and Rice.

• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium non-stick pot, over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
• Add the rice, black beans, and vegetable broth. Stir.
• Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic, and a large pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-17 minutes, until rice is tender.
• Add additional salt and black pepper, to taste.

Make the fresh salsa.

• In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, lime zest, and cilantro.
• Squeeze in the juice of one lime. Add 1 tsp olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Stir to combine, and set aside.

Make the Lime-Sour Cream

• In a small bowl mix together the sour cream and juice from half a lime.
• Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Assemble the Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

• Divide the rice and beans mixture between two serving bowls.
• Add half of the roasted corn, fresh salsa, and avocado slices to each bowl.
• Sprinkle half of the Monterey-Jack Cheese over each bowl.
• Top each bowl with a dollop of the lime-sour cream, and hot sauce (if desired).

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