Our cookbook, Love Real Burrito bowl ingredients, is here! This homemade black bean burrito bowl recipe features cilantro-lime rice, tender black beans, pickled onions and fresh cilantro pesto! Let me introduce you to one of the best meals I’ve had all season! These fresh black bean burrito bowls are made from scratch with simple, wholesome ingredients.
While the components initially take some time to prepare, they make great leftovers to enjoy all week long. These bowls pack well for lunch, too. In fact, these burrito bowls represent how I eat at home. I like to make a few components that play nicely together, and mix and match them all week. That way, I don’t get bored, and I don’t have to start from zero with every meal.
Ok, so maybe you first enjoy these burrito bowls exactly as shown here. You could change up your next bowl by adding some avocado and a fried egg. Or, you could make a simple quesadilla, top it with pickled onion and cilantro pesto, and serve it with a side of black beans and rice. Maybe you have some extra rice, so you warm it up and toss it into your green salad for lunch. Black Beans Cook your black beans from scratch for perfectly tender, well-seasoned beans. They’re the most delicious black beans I’ve ever had! Yield: If you make a half batch, you’ll end up with 3 cups cooked beans.
You could also freeze the leftovers for later. Cilantro Lime Brown Rice My cilantro-lime rice tastes just like Chipotle’s, and it’s so easy to make. The recipe is designed for brown rice—if you’d like to use white rice instead, cook it according to package directions before stirring in the suggested seasonings. Quick-Pickled Onions These tangy and crisp pickled onions are ready in 30 minutes. If you’re generally overwhelmed by raw onions, don’t worry, these are tamed. However, if you’re interested in an alternative, try my chunky avocado salsa or leave them off altogether.
Nonetheless, it’s super tasty and offers a fresh burst of flavor to this burrito bowl. Creamy sliced avocado would be nice. Crumbled Cotija or feta cheese offers some tangy, creamy contrast. You could always add a handful of sliced cherry tomatoes, or a few dashes of hot sauce.
