Mojo-Style Black Bean and Rice Bowl

These mojo-style black bean and brown rice bowls are an easy lunch or dinner option full of zesty, savory flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 950 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup fresh salsa
• salt
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups brown rice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup sour cream, or to taste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 lime, juiced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 white onion, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix rice with water and a dash of salt in a 4-quart saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir, cover, reduce heat, and let simmer until tender, 40 to 45 minutes.

Step 2

At the same time, drain most of the liquid from the beans and combine with onion and cayenne in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, 15 to 20 minutes. Add cilantro and lime juice, stir, and remove from heat.

Step 3

Combine garlic and salt for sauce in a small bowl; mash together to form a paste. Add garlic paste to sliced onion, olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, and cumin in an electric blender and process until smooth. Transfer to a small nonstick skillet and simmer, stirring regularly and taking care not to burn, for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Layer 1 cup of rice, 2 to 3 tablespoons mojo Cubano, 3/4 cup black beans, a generous sprinkling of Cheddar cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream in a large bowl. Repeat for each serving.