Mexican · serves 2

Burrito Bowl

Assembly, not cooking. And it's genuinely a good dinner.

25 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can black beans or rajma
  • 1 onion, 1 capsicum, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes + 1 onion + coriander for salsa
  • 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika
  • Lemon
  • Curd or sour cream
  • Cheese, salsa, hot sauce

Method

  1. Rice: stir lemon juice and chopped coriander through it while warm.
  2. Beans: fry with cumin, paprika and salt, mashing a little, 5 minutes.
  3. Char the onion and capsicum on high heat until they blacken at the edges.
  4. Salsa: chopped tomato, onion, coriander, lemon, salt.
  5. Build the bowl in sections, not mixed. Curd, cheese, hot sauce on top.

Questions people ask about Burrito Bowl

How long does Burrito Bowl take?

About 25 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of rice in Burrito Bowl?

Use any long-grain rice. Basmati needs less water than most, so check the packet before following the ratio here.

Can I make Burrito Bowl ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

Is Burrito Bowl vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

What do you serve with Burrito Bowl?

Curd, cheese, hot sauce on top. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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