BBQ Rice Bowl

A recipe for you to use with my vegan BBQ sauce, as promised!

This rice bowl is one of my favorites! It's easy to make most of the ingredients in advance (like the rice and BBQ sauce) and it's SO delicious. Like a twist on a chipotle burrito bowl - minus the crazy salt content!

An awesome bonus? This recipe can be made two ways: with raw or sautéed veggies! You make the choice based on your preferences and schedule. 

Fiber and protein rich, high in vitamin C, and mega flavorful. This is the perfect lunch to meal prep in advance or an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love! 

Hope you enjoy!

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Smoky BBQ Rice Bowl 

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes (not including rice or BBQ sauce cook time) 

Cook Time: 15 minutes 

Total Time: 25 minutes 

Ingredients

2 cups cooked short grain brown rice

1 15-oz can pinto beans, no salt added, drained and rinsed (sub black beans if preferred)

1 red bell pepper, diced

1/2 red onion, diced

1/2 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn, thawed if frozen

1 jalapeno, seeds removed, finely diced

1 tsp chili powder (or favorite Mexican seasoning blend)

1/2 tsp sea salt

4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

1 medium avocado, diced

1 cup Smoky Vegan BBQ sauce (recipe link below) *

Recommended Toppings: cilantro, green onions, vegan ranch (homemade recipe coming soon!)

Method

Option 1: Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes. Add jalapeno, corn, beans, seasoning, and salt. Continue cooking until the veggies become caramelized. Add in about 1/4 cup BBQ sauce to add flavor to your veggies. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare your bowls: Add cooked brown rice, romaine lettuce, and cooked veggies to a bowl. Top with BBQ sauce, avocado, and any of the recommended toppings! Enjoy!

Option 2: In a hurry? This bowl is just as tasty in a cold salad form with raw veggies! Simply dice and toss in a bowl with the rice, romaine, beans, BBQ sauce, avocado, and any other toppings!

Notes:

*Smoky Vegan BBQ Sauce

Nutrition:

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe  Total Calories: 416  Total Fat: 9 g

Sodium: 250 mg  Potassium: 771 mg  Total Carbohydrate: 54 g

Fiber: 13 g  Sugar: 5 g  Protein: 10 g 

Vitamin A: 20%  Vitamin C: 71%  Calcium: 6%  Iron: 14% (Percent Daily Value)