I call this bowl a “lazy day lifesaver.” It’s perfect for those evenings when you’re short on time but still craving something wholesome and packed with flavor. I mean, who doesn’t love a one-bowl meal where you get all the best parts of a burrito without the fuss of wrapping it up?

💌 Why I Adore This Recipe

Quick & Easy: Requires minimal effort, and just a handful of staple ingredients.
Versatile: Works as a great side dish, snack, filling, or topping for salads, burrito wraps, and tacos.
Protein-Rich: Packed with protein and fiber, making it a healthy snack option.
Customizable: The seasoning is entirely customizable and can be adjusted to taste.
Affordable: A can of black beans is inexpensive and available at most grocery stores.

🛒 INGREDIENTS:

👣 STEP-BY-STEP: A Quick Recipe Snapshot

Remember – This is just a quick visual overview. You can find the detailed recipe with exact measurements & instructions at the bottom of this page.

Spice your Beans:

Step 1 – Drain and rinse a can of boiled beans
Step 2 – Add salt
Step 3 – Add Piri Piri seasoning
Step 4 – Add Taco seasoning
Step 5 – Lemon Juice
Step 6 – Mix it up!

Spice your Rice:

Step 1 – Add Cilantro to cooked rice (day old is better!)
Step 2 – Add Lemon juice
Step 3 – Add black pepper
Step 4 – Mix it up!

Quick and easy Guac:

Step 1 – slice up a ripe avocado
Step 2 – Add fresh cilantro
Step 3 – Add salt
Step 4 – Add black pepper and finally mash it using a fork or in a mortar and pestle

Mexican Burrito bowl - sauté the veggies

And for the Veggies:

Step 1 – Add oil to a pot
Step 2 – Add Julianne chopped onions
Step 3 – Sauté the onions for a couple minutes
Step 4 – Add any coloured peppers of your choice
Step 5 – Add salt
Step 6 – Add sweet corn
Step 7 – Add Piri Piri spice
Step 8 – Add taco seasoning
Step 9 – Add lemon juice
Step 10 – mix it up and let it rest for couple minutes

The Ultimate Black Bean Burrito Bowl: A Flavor Fiesta in Every Bite!

Print Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 2

Ingredients

Black Beans:

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Piri Piri spice
1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Rice:

1 cup cooked rice, old rice works as well
2 tablespoon cilantro
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Guac:

1 cup ripe avocado
1 tablespoon cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Veggies:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup red onions, julienne cut
2 jalapeños cut crosswise into ¼-inch rings
2 cups mixed peppers
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup sweet corn kernels
1 teaspoon Piri Piri spice
½ tsp taco seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Optional Toppings:

2 tablespoon salsa
1 handful fresh chopped cilantro
½ fresh squeezed lemon juice
sprinkle of shredded cheese of your choice

Instructions

Prepare the Rice Base: Start by placing a generous spoonful of the cilantro-lime rice at the bottom of your bowl. This fragrant rice, with its zesty lemon and fresh cilantro, is the perfect foundation for your burrito bowl.
1 cup cooked rice, old rice works as well, 2 tablespoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Add the Hearty Black Beans: Next, spoon in the seasoned black beans over the rice. These beans, cooked with taco seasoning and piri piri spice mix, add a smoky depth of flavor and a satisfying protein boost.
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon Piri Piri spice, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Layer the Sautéed Veggies: Now, add your colorful, sautéed veggies. The blend of red onions, mixed peppers, jalapeños, and sweet corn, all seasoned with taco and Piri Piri spices, creates a spicy, sweet, and savory medley that brightens up the bowl.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup red onions, julienne cut, 2 jalapeños cut crosswise into ¼-inch rings, 2 cups mixed peppers, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ cup sweet corn kernels, 1 teaspoon Piri Piri spice, ½ teaspoon taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Top with Creamy Guac: Dollop a generous amount of fresh guacamole on top of the veggies. The creamy avocado, with a hint of cilantro and lemon, adds richness to balance the spiciness from the jalapeños and peppers.
1 cup ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes: Feel free to finish off your burrito bowl with any of your favorite toppings! A sprinkle of shredded cheese, a spoonful of salsa, or a handful of fresh cilantro would all work wonderfully.
2 tablespoon salsa, 1 handful fresh chopped cilantro, ½ fresh squeezed lemon juice, sprinkle of shredded cheese of your choice
Mix and Enjoy!: Finally, give the burrito bowl a good mix, making sure every bite is packed with the delicious flavors of seasoned rice, beans, veggies, and guac. Grab a fork and dig in!