Inspired by Jack and the Bean Bowl.

Makes about 4 servings. Preparation time is about 15 minutes, or 60 minutes if you include the time it takes to cook brown rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain brown rice
  • small amount of vegetable oil
  • 1+ can black beans (16 oz.)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, crushed or finely grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • mayo (or vegenaise)
  • chipotle powder
  • lime juice
  • sriracha/chili sauce to taste
  • 2 ripe avocadoes, scooped out & sliced
  • fresh salsa
  • mozzerella, cheddar, or nutritional yeast (optional)
  • shredded romaine lettuce (optional)

Directions

  1. Cook the rice according to its directions.

  2. When the rice is almost done cooking, in a separate pan saute the onions & garlic in a small amount of oil, then mix in the beans with the ginger, cumin, salt and pepper.

  3. In another small bowl, mix the mayo, chipotle, lime juice, and sriracha/chili.

  4. To serve when everything is done, scoop some rice into a bowl, then the bean combination, then about 1/2 an avocado, salsa, cilantro, cheese/lettuce (if using), and the mayo sauce.