5-Min Mexican Rice & Black Bean Bowl
Warm rice and black beans layered with creamy avocado and zingy salsa—no cooking required if you use microwaved rice. Assemble in minutes for a vegetarian bowl that actually tastes good.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 8g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Warm rice in the microwave or on the stovetop until steaming, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Warm black beans in a small pot or microwave until heated through, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Divide rice between two bowls and top each with warm beans.
Step 4
Spoon salsa over the beans, then arrange avocado slices on top.
Step 5
Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave or stovetop pot
- two bowls
- spoon
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