Vegan Mango Black Bean Green Rice Burrito Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
455 kcal
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Cuisine
South American, American, Vegan
Vegan Mango Black Bean Green Rice Burrito Bowls
Description
The recipe assembles cooked green rice as a base topped with canned black beans, diced mango, avocado slices, red bell pepper, corn, cilantro, red onion, and sliced jalapeno. The ingredients are evenly distributed among four bowls, creating a nourishing plate filled with contrasting flavors and textures. The mango provides sweetness while the black beans contribute protein and earthiness.
The fresh vegetables and herbs introduce crispness and brightness, and the combination of avocado and corn adds creamy and sweet accents. This dish is straightforward to prepare, requiring only chopping and assembling once the rice is cooked. It can be served with lime wedges for an additional citrus touch.
For added flavor, suggested optional dressings include jalapeño cilantro mango, cilantro lime, or jalapeño cashew sauce, which bring a creamy, zesty, or spicy element. Although the recipe is vegan, it notes that chicken can be added if desired to increase protein content.
Ingredients
- 1 green rice batch
- 1 black beans 15 ounce can, rinsed and drained
- 2 Mango medium to large, ripe, diced
- 1 avocado diced or sliced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup corn grilled, raw, or sauteed
- ½ cup cilantro diced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper sliced
- Optional dressings:
- Jalapeño cilantro mango
- Cilantro lime
- jalapeño cashew sauce
Instructions
- First cook your rice according to the directions in the recipe. While your rice cooks, you can chop all of your veggies and fruits for the bowls.
- When you are done, divide rice between four bowls, then divide black beans, mango, avocado, red bell pepper, corn, cilantro, red onion and jalapeno slices evenly between the bowls. Dig in! Serves 4. Serve with lime wedges if you’d like.
Notes
- Serve with lime wedges to add fresh citrus flavor.
- Optional dressings like jalapeño cilantro mango, cilantro lime, or jalapeño cashew sauce complement the bowls well.
- Though the recipe is vegan, adding cooked chicken is an option for extra protein.
- The recipe yields four servings and is easy to assemble once rice is cooked.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (based on 4) | |
| Calories | 455cal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 87.5g | 29% |
| Protein | 13.1g | 26% |
| Fat | 8.1g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 18.2g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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