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Easy Flavor-Packed Mason Jar Burrito Bowls Recipe for Quick Healthy Meals

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These Mason jar burrito bowls are quick, healthy, and packed with bold flavors. Perfect for meal prep, they combine seasoned beans, fresh veggies, and zesty dressing in a portable, layered jar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked brown rice (or white rice, quinoa for a twist)
  • 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken or grilled tofu (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce or baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional extras: shredded cheese or vegan cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 cup of brown rice according to package instructions (about 45 minutes, or use quick-cook/leftover rice to save time).
  2. Rinse and drain 1 cup canned black beans. Warm beans in a skillet over medium heat with 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Prepare veggies: halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, dice 1/2 cup red onion, chop 1/2 cup corn kernels (blanch fresh corn in boiling water for 2 minutes, then cool), chop 1/2 cup romaine or baby spinach, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro. Dice avocado last to avoid browning.
  4. Make dressing by whisking juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Layer jars starting with 1/2 cup cooked rice at the bottom, then 1/2 cup seasoned black beans, followed by protein (shredded chicken or tofu if using), then cherry tomatoes, corn, and red onion.
  6. Pour about 1 tablespoon dressing over the veggies to keep lettuce fresh.
  7. Add a layer of chopped lettuce or spinach, then top with diced avocado and fresh cilantro.
  8. Seal jars tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  9. Before eating, shake gently to mix or dump contents into a bowl. Add optional toppings like cheese, sour cream, or hot sauce.
  10. Enjoy cold or microwave for 1-2 minutes if preferred warm.

Notes

[‘Keep wet ingredients like dressing and juicy tomatoes away from lettuce to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Season beans and rice generously with cumin, paprika, and chili powder for best flavor.’, ‘Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch and keep grains separate.’, ‘Add avocado last or keep it separate to avoid browning.’, ‘Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.’, ‘Shake jars gently before eating to mix flavors without turning ingredients mushy.’, ‘Store jars in the fridge up to 4 days; add avocado just before eating.’, ‘Microwave for 1-2 minutes if you prefer warm; avoid microwaving avocado and lettuce.’]

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