BLACK BEAN BURRITO BOWL

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College students aren’t the only group of people forced to live off ramen and stolen cafeteria fruit. Let’s talk about college graduates for a second. Four years of school, followed by the classic low-paying first job and then the ever-dreaded student loan payments.

I’m not about to act like I don’t eat well. I love food and I will always spend money on food, but every once in a while it feels good to make a cheap meal that tastes great. Black Bean Burrito Bowls completely fit the bill. Fluffy quinoa topped with my mom’s zesty, flavorful black bean recipe, sliced avocado and a squeeze of fresh lime is a delicious one-bowl meal packed with filling fiber, protein and healthy fats.

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Black Bean Burrito Bowl
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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 16 oz can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with chile
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chile powder
  • Handful cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a small or medium pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until tender and aromatic. Add in black beans, toss and allow to saute for about one minute.
  2. Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, cumin and chile powder. Once the mixture begins to bubble, turn the heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve over cooked quinoa or brown rice and top with avocado, cotija cheese, fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.

This recipe cooks up enough food for two meals (and maybe a couple of extra side dishes for another). So, if you’re living with a roommate or significant other serve up dinner for two, or if you run in a pack of one, eat dinner and box up the other half for lunch the next day.

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Comments

  1. Jenise Dahlin says

    Looks like a fabulous meal for anyone…on a tight budget or not! Healthy, good, AND cheap – what’s not to love?!

  2. Chris says

    Its the end of the month, I’m broke so when I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. It’s absolutely delicious and had just the right kick. Even my mom was like she needed to taste some. As a single person this made just enough to last another day, maybe two. I think I’ll turn it into a black bean soft tortilla tomorrow with some sour cream. Thanks for sharing this because it was banging and I will def make again.

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