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High-Protein Veggie Burrito Bowl

This High-Protein Veggie Burrito Bowl is packed with black beans, fresh vegetables, fluffy rice, and bold Mexican-inspired flavors. It's a healthy, protein-rich meal that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep and comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Burrito Bowl
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
For Seasoning The Beans
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional High-Protein Toppings
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • Salsa
  • Jalapeños
  • Hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the black beans, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes until warmed through and flavorful.
  3. Wash and chop the bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, avocado, and cilantro.
  4. Divide the rice between serving bowls. Top with the seasoned black beans, corn, lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
  5. Finish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and any optional toppings such as Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, salsa, shredded cheese, or hot sauce.

Notes

  • Use brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber and protein.
  • Add cottage cheese or Greek yogurt for an additional protein boost.
  • Store ingredients separately if meal prepping.
  • Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
  • Adjust the spice level with extra chili powder, jalapeños, or hot sauce.