Mexicano Power Bowl
Ingredients
Base
-
3-4
cups
cooked brown rice or quinoa or grain of your choice
Veggies
-
2
cups
baby greens or spring mix
-
1
cup
corn kernels, thawed, canned or fresh
-
2
medium
carrots, grated
-
1
small
beet, spiralized or grated
-
1
medium
tomato, cut into wedges
-
1
medium
avocado, sliced
Black Bean Salsa
-
1
14 oz can
black beans, rinsed and drained
-
¼
cup
fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
-
½
small
red onion, finely diced
-
1
medium
jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
-
2-3
tbsp
lime chipotle dressing
Creamy Lime Chipotle Dressing
-
½
cup
non-dairy plain yogurt
-
¼
cup
vegan mayonnaise
-
½
cup
fresh cilantro leaves
-
1
small clove
garlic
-
3
tbsp
lime juice
-
1
tbsp
pure maple syrup
-
½
tsp
salt
-
½
tsp
ground black pepper
-
½
tsp
chipotle powder
-
½
tsp
smoked paprika
-
½
tsp
onion powder
Optional Garnish
-
to taste
roasted pepitas
-
to taste
corn tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook the rice or grain according to package directions.
- Prep the veggies, make the black bean salsa and the creamy lime chipotle dressing.
- For the black bean salsa, rinse and drain the black beans, then mix with cilantro, red onion, and jalapeno in a bowl.
- To make the dressing, blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor until creamy.
- Add a few tablespoons of the dressing to the black bean salsa and mix.
- Divide the cooked rice among bowls, top with black bean salsa, veggies, and optional garnishes.
- Drizzle with the creamy lime chipotle dressing and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
576
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
90g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
674mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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