Mexican BRB

BRB is a popular meal in my diet, short for "Beans and Rice Bowl".  This version has a spicy Mexican flavor, chocked full of black beans, roasted tomatoes, and creamy avocado.  This dish makes a great light lunch served with fruit, or even a hearty dinner.The basic concept of this bowl is to layer your choice of rice or grain(brown rice, barley,quinoa, polenta,etc), beans(white, red, black, lentils, chickpeas, even a mixture), and finally top it with your favorite veggies, toppings and flavorings.  Now for the Mexican version...

Mexican BRB  
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup cooked brown rice(or other grain)
-2 tbs salsa or 1/4 cup roasted or diced tomatoes(add dash chili powder if using plain diced tomatoes)
-1/4 cup cooked black beans(or from a can, drained and rinsed)
-1/2 cup broccoli or other bulk vegetable
-1/4 cup frozen and thawed corn(optional)
-salt and pepper to taste
-toppings(avocado, fresh diced tomato, onion, jalepenos, crushed corn chips, more salsa)

Cook the rice according to package instructions(I like to make extra and save for a later date so I just have to microwave it).  While still hot, mix in salsa or tomatoes.  Stir in beans, veggies, and add salt and pepper to taste.  Top with cubed avocado, tomato, onion, jalepenos, crushed corn chips, and more salsa if desired.
Note: May be spicy depending on if you add salsa and/or jalepenos.

Food For Thought


What's your favorite BRB?