Description
Hearty, flavorful bowls featuring golden-seared black bean patties over a bed of greens, rice, roasted corn, avocado, and bright lime, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels, roasted or grilled
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash black beans until mostly smooth. Stir in cooked brown rice, breadcrumbs, diced red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, beaten egg, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Chill the mixture for 15 minutes if possible, then shape into 6 even patties and set them aside on a plate.
- Assemble the Dish: Arrange chopped romaine lettuce in wide serving bowls, then layer with cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, and avocado slices.
- Cook to Perfection: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the hot skillet, cook patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Add remaining oil as needed and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Finishing Touches: Remove patties to paper towels to drain briefly, then squeeze lime juice over the bowls and drizzle with your favorite sauce such as lime crema or tahini.
- Serve and Enjoy: Place patties on top of each bowl, garnish with fresh herbs or extra lime wedges, and serve warm.
Notes
- Chill the patty mixture before shaping for easier handling and better structure.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water).
- Store uncooked patties in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze on a tray then transfer to a bag for up to 2 months.
- Reheat cooked patties in a skillet for best texture, about 2 minutes per side, rather than microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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