Fluffy rice combined with seasoned beans, sweet corn, and fresh toppings for a quick, flavorful meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Beans and 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 and 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 in cold water. In medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender and water is absorbed: approximately 15 minutes for white rice, 35–40 minutes for brown. Fluff with a fork.
02 - Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add frozen corn and sauté 3–4 minutes until warmed through. Stir in black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook additional 3–4 minutes until heated and fragrant.
03 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with prepared bean and corn mixture.
04 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, shredded cheese, and sour cream on each bowl as desired. Include optional jalapeños, lettuce, or salsa if using.
05 - Squeeze fresh lime wedges over bowls immediately before serving to enhance flavor.
