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Easy Rice and Pinto Bean Bowl

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 Minutes
  • Total Time: 20 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Easy Rice and Pinto Bean Bowl comes together in a flash, is appealing to vegans and omnivores alike, and makes busy weeknight dinners a breeze!


Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients:

  • 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] pinto beans, drained and rinsed *
  • 2 cups salsa (16 oz. jar) *
  • 1 – [ 4.5 oz can ] mild chopped green chiles, drained *
  • 1 cup corn (canned, fresh, or frozen)
  • 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice (or rice of choice)

Herb/Spice Ingredients:

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons regular chili powder (+/-) *
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (+/-)
  • Pinch to ¼ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *

Other Ingredients:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes

Optional Serving Ideas:

  • Sliced green onions
  • Pickled jalapeno peppers
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Avocado chunks/guacamole
  • Crushed tortilla chips
  • Vegan sour cream

Instructions

  1. Place all the Ingredients and Herb/Spice Ingredients into a skillet, stir well. Heat over medium heat until everything is heated through, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Place some shredded lettuce into an individual serving bowl, add some bean/rice mixture, top with diced tomatoes. Optional toppings include vegan sour cream, sliced green onions, pickled jalapeno peppers, and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used. 

*Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

*Servings: 4