Sanjivani Chipotle Burrito Bowl

Health Benefits:

Sanjivani Burrito bowl is a delicious Mexican recipe made up with rice, beans and vegetables. This one-dish meal is extremely satisfying and nourishing which makes it popular world-wide. At Sanjivani, this recipe has been devised in six easy steps ensuring the nutrients are well balanced and intact. This heart healthy, low-fat dish is rich in protein, fibers and antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• Rice/Brown rice, boiled-2 cups
• Black beans, boiled-1 cup
• Onion, sliced-1 cup
• Onion, finely chopped-¼ cup
• Corn, boiled-1 cup
• Tomatoes, finely chopped-½ cup
• Red bell pepper, sliced-1 cup
• Avocado, ripe and diced-2
• Cilantro, finely chopped-6 tablespoons
• Lemon juice-2 tablespoon
• Cheese, grated-2 tablespoons (Optional)
• Sour cream-½ cup (Optional)
• Jalapeno, pickled-1 tablespoon (Optional)

Spices:

• Taco seasoning(hyperlink) -1½ teaspoon
• Salt-2 to 3 teaspoons
• Green chilies, finely chopped-½ teaspoon
• Black pepper powder-½ teaspoon

Liquids:

• Olive oil-1 tablespoon
• Water-required for boiling beans, rice and corn

Cooking Instructions:

• Step 1 – Rice
  • Take 2 cups of boiled rice in a bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of cilantro, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder.
  • Mix well with a spatula and keep it aside.
• Step 2 – Beans
  • In a bowl, take 1 cup of boiled black beans.
  • Add ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon taco seasoning and ½ teaspoon lemon juice.
  • Mix well and keep it aside.
• Step 3 – Vegetables
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a pan.
  • Add 1 cup sliced onion and 1 cup sliced red peppers. Sauté them for 1 to 2
  • Add 1 teaspoon taco seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons cilantro and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  • Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes. Put off the flame and keep it aside.
• Step 4 – Uncooked Tomato – Corn Salsa
  • Take 1 cup boiled corn and ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes in a bowl.
  • Add ¼ cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon cilantro, ½ teaspoon finely chopped green chilies, 2 teaspoon lemon juice and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Mix well.
• Step 5 – Guacamole
  • Take big pieces of 2 ripe avocado in a plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon cilantro, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon Salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Mash and mix everything with a fork until it becomes a smooth paste. Guacamole is ready!
• Step 6 – Final Step to a Burrito Bowl
  • In a big plate, spread a layer of rice evenly.
  • On this spread of rice, put beans, vegetables, tomato corn salsa and Guacamole.
  • Optional : Put sour cream, grated cheese and pickled jalapeno for additional flavor.
  • Finally serve it fresh with Nachos chips on top of it.

Note:

Check our Mexican cuisine section to learn the recipe of popular Mexican dishes with healthy twist.