Bean Burrito Bowl

Bean Burrito Bowl

Dig into a delicious meal made with lean protein and veggies.

Prep Time:    15 minutes

Cook Time    30 minutes

Servings        4

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 red onion, chopped

1 can (15 oz) black beans, low sodium, drained and rinsed

1 can kidney beans, low sodium, drained and rinsed

½ tsp chili powder

2 cups shredded lettuce

1 cup diced tomatoes

1 cup cooked corn

1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese

4 Tbsp non-fat Greek yogurt

Directions

1.     Cook rice according to package directions.  Set aside

2.     Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.  Add onion and cook 1 minute.  Add black beans, kidney beans, chili powder, and 1/3 cup water.  Cook stirring, until beans come to a boil, about 3 to 5 minutes.  Lower heat and simmer beans until water evaporates.  Remove skillet form heat.

3.     To assemble bowls:  Divide rice among four bowls.  Add a layer of lettuce and then a layer of beans.  Top with tomatoes, corn, cheese, and dollop of yogurt.

4.     Other topping options:  avocado slices, scallions, jalapeno slices, bell peppers, salsa.

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