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Zesty Zen Harvest Bowl

Born from a retreat and is now a staple. This is a powerhouse bowl: clean, vibrant, filling, and energizing without heaviness. I just love it!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Bowl
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked rice* brown or white
  • 1 cup diced carrots**
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced green pepper
  • 1 cup diced yellow pepper
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar optional but recommended
  • 1 tsp maple syrup optional for balance
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • Pinch salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook your rice according to package instructions. Fluff and let cool slightly.
  2. Dice all six veggies into small, bite-friendly pieces. The smaller the chop, the better the mix.
  3. Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to a large mixing bowl with your chopped veggies.
  4. In a small jar or bowl, shake or whisk the orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust—make it as bright as you like.
  5. Spoon rice into each bowl. Top with the veggie-bean mixture, drizzle generously with the citrus vinaigrette, and finish with cilantro.
  6. This can be eaten warm, room-temp, or cold. It’s even better the next day after the flavors marry.

Notes

* I use brown rice
** You can use whatever vegetables you have and would normally put in a salad. I'd encourage cut greens chopped up really well also.