High-Protein Mexican Bowl
Prep. : 15
Cook. : 15
Total Time :
30
Cuisine : Mexican
Servings : 2-4
High-Protein Mexican Bowl
Components
1. Mexican Rice
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Chilli flakes – ½ tsp
Red jalapeños – 2 tbsp
Green jalapeños – 2 tbsp
Boiled rice (preferably cold) – 1 cup
Cumin powder – ¼ tsp
Salt – to taste
2.Mixed Beans
Baked beans – ½ cup
Boiled corn kernels – ½ cup
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Butter – 2 tbsp
Cumin powder – a pinch
Black pepper – to taste
Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
Salt – to taste
3. Salad
Mixed Lettuce leaves
Cherry tomatoes
English cucumber (cut into chunky pieces)
Olive oil
Lime juice
Salt & pepper
For the assembly Nachos
Monterey Jack (Mexican Cheese)
Method
1. Mexican Rice
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add the chilli flakes and let it release their colour and flavour into the oil.
Then add the red and green jalapeños along with a little brine.
Stir in the cold, cooked rice. Season with cumin powder and salt. Mix well until heated through.
2. High-Protein Mixed Beans
In the same pan, add olive oil, some butter and add the boiled corn kernels.
Season with a pinch of cumin powder and black pepper.
Add baked beans along with its sauce, then stir in red chilli powder, cumin powder and salt.(if you have some Mexican spice blend you can use that too) my recipe link is also shared in rye description.
Cook until well combined and slightly thickened.
3. Fresh Salad
In a mixing bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber chunks.
Season with salt, pepper, olive oil, and a squeeze of lime. Toss gently.
4. Assembly
In a serving bowl, arrange the Mexican rice, baked beans, and fresh salad next to each other.
Add a handful of nachos and grate in some sharp cheddar.
Mix slightly before eating and enjoy your hearty, high-protein Mexican bowl.
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