Fajita Burrito Bowl

I really, really love cilantro and fresh tomatoes. Anything where I can add pico de gallo is a winner for me. This bowl is pretty simple and easy to make. It's very filling. You can also wrap in a tortilla to make a traditional burrito if desired.

rice:
1 cup white basmati rice
2 cups water
Juice from 1/2 lime
2 Tbs fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp salt

Pico de gallo:
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
squeeze of fresh lime juice
1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)

burrito filling:
1 cup cooked black beans
1/2 cup cooked frozen corn
1 tsp cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
2 Tbs fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Tb oil
1 avocado (optional)

Start by cooking the rice. Basmati tends to hold more starch than other rice so make sure to rinse it several times until the water is clear. (You can also use long grain brown rice if you prefer.) Boil two cups of water in a saucepan and add the rice. Turn down to a simmer and cover tightly with a lid. The rice should cook until all of the water is gone. It is best not to stir during the cooking process. It should take 30-45 minutes.

While the rice is cooking, make the pico de gallo. Dice the tomatoes and onion and add to a medium bowl. If you want your pico spicier, add the jalapeño. Add the cilantro, garlic, salt and lime juice.

The next step is to cook the veggies. Add the oil to a frying pan and turn to med-high heat. Add the bell peppers and red onion., stirring occasionally. Cook for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add the black beans and corn and cook for 2 minutes or until warm.

In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, corn, bell peppers, and onion with the cumin, garlic, and cilantro. Set aside.

When you rice is finished, combine it with the fresh lime juice, salt, and cilantro. The rice will be the base of your bowl. Top with the vegetables and beans and finish with pico de gallo. Add some avocado slices if desired.

Gluten-free, soy-free