--- title: "Quick and Easy Black Bean Bowls" id: "10155" type: "post" slug: "quick-and-easy-black-bean-bowls" published_at: "2020-06-28T21:36:33+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T14:05:33+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2020/06/28/quick-and-easy-black-bean-bowls/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2020/06/28/quick-and-easy-black-bean-bowls.md" excerpt: "This black bean bowl is satisfying, delicious and, the best part is, it comes together in a few minutes. No fancy ingredients, no complicated methods, just simple, real food. Plus, you probably already have everything you need for this yummy..." taxonomy_category: - "Mains" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # Quick and Easy Black Bean Bowls by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [June 28, 2020](https://mondaydreams.com/2020/06/28/quick-and-easy-black-bean-bowls/) in [Mains](https://mondaydreams.com/category/mains/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/quick-and-easy-black-bean-bowls) This black bean bowl is satisfying, delicious and, the best part is, it comes together in a few minutes. No fancy ingredients, no complicated methods, just simple, real food. Plus, you probably already have everything you need for this yummy dish in your kitchen. Are you having a crazy day but still want a home-cooked meal? Or maybe you are feeling a little bit lazy but still want to eat something healthy and bursting with flavor. Either way, this black bean bowl is for you. It is perfect for when you need something WARM AND FILLING in your stomach fast. It is protein-rich, high in fiber, colorful and SO COMFORTING. And it’s cheap too! So many benefits you will be making this recipe over and over again (or maybe that is just me). Still, it’s super tasty and you should give it a go! I like to serve it with brown rice and avocado, but it is also great inside a tortilla or on rye toast (like a Mexican bruschetta, is that a thing? Nope? Maybe we should make it a thing. So yum!). Whatever you are in the mood for. **Did I persuade you to at least try it once? If you do, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) [@mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below, we love hearing from you!** ## Quick and Easy Black Bean Bowls Vegan, gluten-free, protein-rich black bean bowl. So warming and delicious, you won’t even believe it's loaded with nutrients. Ready in just a few minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners! [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/quick-and-easy-black-bean-bowls) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2020%2F06%2F28%2Fquick-and-easy-black-bean-bowls%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F12%2F0007-super-quick-super-simple-black-bean-bowl-03-web.jpg&description=Quick+and+Easy+Black+Bean+Bowls&is_video=false) Servings 2 Big Bowls ### Ingredients #### BLACK BEANS - 1Tbspolive oil - 1mediumred onion,sliced - 2garlic cloves,minced - ¼cupsmall chopped red bell pepper - 1tspchili flakes - ½tspsmoked paprika - ¼tspground coriander - 114 oz can diced tomatoes -OR 1 big tomato chopped (about 1 ¾ cup), + ½ cup of tomato puree* + ½ tsp of coconut sugar - 114 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed - OR 1 ½ cup of cooked black beans - ¼cupcorn - 2tsplime/lemon juice - Salt and Pepper to taste #### BOWL - ⅓cupuncooked brown rice* - ½Hass Avocado - Cilantro leaves - Lemon/lime juice ### Instructions - Cook the rice according to instructions. - While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil over medium heat. - Add onions and sauté for about 2 minutes, then add the garlic and red bell pepper and fry for another 2 minutes. - Add the spices and cook for about a minute, until fragrant; always stirring to keep them from burning. - Add tomatoes and black beans. Mix everything up, and let the whole thing cook for about 5 minutes, so the flavors can develop. - Turn off the stove; add the corn, lemon/lime juice and season with salt and pepper. - Give it a good stir and serve while it’s hot. - Make yourself a delicious bowl of black beans and brown rice. Top with creamy avo chunks, chopped cilantro leaves and a good squeeze of lemon/lime juice. - Enjoy! ### Notes *I like to soak my rice overnight. 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