Quick Salsa Verde Black Bean Bowl with Guacamole and Sour Cream

Bowls have officially become a lunchtime staple and for good reason-everything tastes better when it’s all together in one bowl! This burrito-inspired rendition is fully loaded with steamy rice, salsa-verde-spiked black beans, fresh chopped tomato, melty cheese and big dollops of guacamole and sour cream.

Customize your bowl with hot sauce, extra salsa verde and a squeeze of lime juice-after all, you’re the chef! Ready in less than 10 minutes, this is the perfect quick and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

1 unit Microwaveable Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

13.4 ounce Black BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

7.06 ounce Green SalsaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Roma TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce GuacamoleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Pepper Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 unit Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Microwave the rice according to package directions. Divide the cooked rice between two bowls or to-go containers.
2. Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly. Place them in a medium microwave-safe bowl and stir in half of the green salsa. Microwave until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Divide the beans between the bowls with the rice.
3. Wash and dry the produce. Finely chop the Roma tomato. Cut the lime in half. Top each bowl with the chopped tomato and shredded Pepper Jack cheese.
4. Before serving, microwave the bowls until the cheese is melted, about 45 seconds. Dollop with guacamole and sour cream. Serve with hot sauce and lime halves on the side for squeezing over. Add extra green salsa if desired.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use regular rice instead of microwaveable rice?

Yes, you can cook your own rice from scratch. Just prepare it according to your preferred method and use it in place of the microwaveable rice.

Can I make this bowl vegan?

Absolutely! Omit the cheese and sour cream or use vegan alternatives. The guacamole is already plant-based and the beans and rice are vegan-friendly.

How can I store leftovers?

Store each component separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the rice, beans and cheese together, then add fresh toppings like tomato, guacamole and sour cream before serving.