Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (270g) long-grain white rice
- 2.25 cups (530ml) water
- 1 tbsp (15ml) avocado oil
- 1 tsp (6g) sea salt
- 0.5 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp (6g) fresh lime zest
- 2 cans (800g) black beans
- 0.5 yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp (1g) smoked paprika
- 0.5 cup (120ml) vegetable broth
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup (150g) fresh corn
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions:
- Rinse the 270g of rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water. Note: Do this for at least 60 seconds until the water runs clear.
- Heat the 15ml of avocado oil in the pot over medium heat.
- Toast the dry rice in the oil for 2 minutes until it smells slightly nutty and looks opaque.
- Pour in the 530ml of water and 6g of sea salt. Bring to a boil, then immediately drop the heat to the lowest setting.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Note: Lifting the lid lets out the steam needed for fluffy grains.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 more minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, then fold in the 15g of chopped cilantro, 30ml of lime juice, and 6g of lime zest until the aroma is bright and fresh.
- Sauté the 0.5 yellow onion in a splash of oil in the skillet for 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Stir in the 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2g of cumin, and 1g of smoked paprika. Cook for 60 seconds until the kitchen smells incredible.
- Add the 800g of rinsed black beans and 120ml of vegetable broth. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the beans are velvety.
- Scoop a generous base of rice into four bowls.
- Top with the seasoned black beans, followed by the sliced avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.