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A clear glass bowl with a serving of Mexican brown rice Buddha bowl.

Mexican Buddha Bowls with Spicy Tahini Sauce

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Are you looking for a healthy and flavorful meal to add to your rotation? These Mexican Buddha Bowls are perfect for you! The bowls are packed with nutritious ingredients, like black beans, rice and veggies, and topped with a delicious Spicy Tahini Sauce. This is a great meal prep lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup canned corn, drained
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice (warmed)
  • 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 avocado, halved and cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Pour your oil into a pot or skillet. Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes, or until the onion has softened. Add the black beans and water and let them cook with the onion for a few minutes to warm the beans.
  2. Then, lay out 4 servings bowls. Divide the black bean mixture between the bowls, along with the corn, rice, romaine, and avocado cubes. You can either toss the ingredients or keep them separate like a traditional Buddha bowl.
  3. Make the tahini sauce by combining the tahini, chili powder, cumin, and lime juice in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  4. Top the bowls with the tahini sauce, salsa, and cilantro (optional) and serve immediately. Or, you can cover the bowls and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  1. This recipe is very forgiving. You can make adjustments based on the ingredients you have on hand.
  2. This recipe is made plant-based. If you aren’t vegan or vegetarian, you can add cooked chicken or fish to the bowl.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 302
  • Sugar: 3.1 g
  • Sodium: 193.1 mg
  • Fat: 15.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35.6 g
  • Fiber: 9.3 g
  • Protein: 8.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg