Description
A vibrant Black Bean and Rice Bowl with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce that’s perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy lunch, or satisfying meal prep idea. This easy recipe combines fluffy rice, seasoned black beans, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and a bright cilantro lime yogurt sauce that ties everything together. It’s packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and bold flavors, making it one of the best healthy dinner ideas and easy food ideas for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 cup corn kernels
1 red bell pepper diced
1/2 small red onion finely chopped
1 avocado sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear
2. Cook rice with water or broth, salt, and olive oil until tender and fluffy
3. Let rice rest for five minutes then fluff with a fork
4. Blend yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, and water until smooth
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic briefly
6. Add black beans and season with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper
7. Cook beans for about five minutes and finish with lime juice
8. Prepare toppings by chopping vegetables and slicing avocado
9. Add rice to the bottom of each bowl
10. Top with seasoned black beans
11. Arrange corn, peppers, tomatoes, onion, avocado, lettuce, and cilantro
12. Drizzle with cilantro lime yogurt sauce and serve
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor in the yogurt sauce
Rinse canned black beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium
Slice avocado right before serving to prevent browning
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg