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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
5-Min Mexican Rice & Black Bean Bowl
quickfreshcasualmexicanvegetarianvegandairy-freebeans

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Warm rice in the microwave or on the stovetop until steaming, about 2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Warm black beans in a small pot or microwave until heated through, about 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Divide rice between two bowls and top each with warm beans.

  4. Step 4

    Spoon salsa over the beans, then arrange avocado slices on top.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave or stovetop pot
  • two bowls
  • spoon

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