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Cooking for a Cause: Veggie Burrito Bowl

Have you ever heard the phrase, eat the rainbow? Every single food item contains its very own specific nutrients vital to our health and remembering to eat the rainbow everyday can be one of the simplest ways to ensure we are getting the full spectrum of health benefits. In this month’s Cooking for a Cause recipe, we are sharing a colorful and nutrient-dense bowl that we hope will inspire you to incorporate more fresh foods into your diet. Feel free to get creative and add in more of your favorite ingredients. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

(4 servings)

  • 3 cups brown rice
  • 1 cup yellow corn
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 small white onion
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat olive oil
  • Add garlic
  • Add onions & cook until translucent
  • Add 2 bell peppers
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • Get ready for 4 burrito bowls in airtight containers
  • In big bowl, mix 3 cups cooked brown rice & 1/4 cup cilantro
  • Get a single serving size bowl ready
  • Transfer 3/4 cup brown rice & cilantro mix into it
  • Add 1/4 cup cooked black beans from 1 cup batch
  • Add 1/4 cup cooked yellow corn from 1 cup batch
  • Add 1/4 cup diced tomatoes from 1 cup batch
  • Add 1/4 of the sautéed bell peppers
  • Add 1/4 of an avocado
  • Garnish with cilantro
  • Enjoy within 7 days!