10-Minute Salsa Verde Black Bean Bowl with Guacamole and Sour Cream

Bowls have become a lunchtime staple for good reason-they’re customizable, satisfying and easy to throw together. This burrito-inspired version is fully loaded with steamy rice, salsa-verde-spiked black beans, fresh tomato, melty cheese and generous dollops of guacamole and sour cream.

Best of all, it comes together in under 10 minutes. Feel free to customize with hot sauce, extra salsa verde and a squeeze of lime-after all, you’re the chef!

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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 tomato. Halve the lime. Top the bowls 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?

Yes, just cook the rice according to package directions before assembling the bowls.

How can I make this bowl vegan?

Use vegan sour cream and cheese or omit them and add extra guacamole.

Can I prepare this bowl ahead of time?

You can prep the components separately and assemble just before serving to keep the rice and beans from getting soggy.