Black Bean and Rice Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
A delicious, healthy, and simple Mexican inspired vegan dinner that is packed with veggies, protein, and healthy fats! These Black Bean and Rice Bowls are topped with a Creamy Avocado Dressing.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups of cooked rice*
- 2 cups black beans
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup pepitas pumpkin seeds
- For the dressing:
- 1 avocado
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup pepitas pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Create individual bowls, by beginning with 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup beans, tomato, green onion, 1/2 cup corn, fresh cilantro, then pumpkin seeds.
- For the dressing: combine all ingredients into a food processor or blender, and pulse until nice and smooth.
- Complete your bowl by drizzling your creamy avocado sauce on top.
Notes
Use Cauliflower Spanish Rice or Easy Spanish Rice for options with the rice portion of the bowls.