🥣 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Base

• 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
• 2 cups water

Bean mixture

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• Pinch salt

Toppings (mix & match)

• 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 avocado, diced
• ¼ cup shredded cheese (optional)
• Plain Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream)
• Lime wedges

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the rice
   Rinse rice and cook with water (about 20–25 minutes). Fluff and set aside.
2. Season the beans
   Heat black beans in a small pan with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and 1–2 tbsp water. Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Prep toppings
   Chop vegetables and warm corn if desired.
4. Build the bowls
   • Start with a small scoop of rice
   • Add black beans
   • Layer colorful veggies
   • Top with avocado and a spoon of yogurt
   • Squeeze fresh lime on top