Description
Summer Corn and Black Bean Burrito Bowls are a fresh, healthy, and colorful meal packed with sweet corn, hearty black beans, fluffy rice, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, easy dinners, and summer gatherings, these vegetarian burrito bowls are loaded with flavor, fiber, and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the Rice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Burrito Bowls
- 1½ cups black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
For the Lime Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Jalapeños
- Cotija cheese
- Tortilla strips
- Hot sauce
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Combine rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Season the rice: Fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Set aside.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Warm beans and corn: Heat black beans and corn in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Prepare vegetables: Dice avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, dice red onion, and shred lettuce.
- Assemble bowls: Divide cilantro lime rice into serving bowls.
- Add toppings: Arrange black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, and red onion over the rice.
- Add dressing: Drizzle lime dressing evenly over each bowl.
- Garnish: Top with fresh cilantro and any optional toppings.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice and cilantro for the brightest, most authentic flavor.
- Prepare all toppings in advance for easy and quick bowl assembly.
- Serve immediately or slightly chilled for the best fresh summer taste.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 460 calories
