Healthy Mexican Bowl

*Ratio’s may vary slightly depending on ingredients used

Per serve:

Protein: 24g Total Fat: 21g Sat.Fat: 4g Carbs: 57g Sugars: 15g Fibre: 27g

Sodium: 66mg Calcium: 188g

This is a family favourite of ours, packed filled with flavour, a good source of protein, fresh veggies and creaminess from the hummus you will want to lick the bowl!

Ingredients- serves 4

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup of brown rice or quinoa or other grain of choice

Salt to taste

1 1/2 cups water

2 cans of black beans drained

2 cloves garlic finely chopped

1 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)

1 teaspoon cumin

1 avocado diced

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 cup fresh corn kernels

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1cup cucumber

6 leaves of your choice of lettuce

Dollop of hummus for each bowl

 

Method

1) Add oil to a saucepan on medium heat, add rice or grain and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add water and salt and bring to boil, cover and reduce heat too low and simmer until water is absorbed (about 15mins).

2) In another pan warm some oil, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in 1/2 cup of water, beans, chilli powder and cumin. Bring to simmer and cook until most of the liquid Is absorbed (5-7 mins). Stir occasionally. Season with salt.

3) Combine avocado with lime juice in a bowl. Divide grain into four bowls. Top with beans, avocado, and other veg. Finish with a dollop of hummus and enjoy!

  • You can always swap up the veg or type of beans you have in the fridge or cupboard. It will always come out delicious!

 

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