Breakfast Burrito Bowls
Breakfast burrito bowls are a visually striking, complex meal your family and friends will love. A riff off of a deconstructed burrito, wild rice is topped with creamy avocado, a fried egg, cheese, and vegetables for a complete meal to start the day. Colorful and bright, it is sure to impress your friends and family without too much effort!
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1-2 avocados depending on size
- 1 lime
- 5-6 sprigs of fresh cilantro
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 3 large eggs
- 3 oz cheddar cheese sharp
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 10-12 grape tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon table salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ red onion
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a pot. When the water boils add 1 cup of wild rice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Reduce to a simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the water has cooked out and the rice is cooked.
- Once cooked, add 1 teaspoon of cumin and the juice from ½ lime. Stir to distribute.
- Remove the corn from the freezer (if using frozen) and allow it to thaw for 15-20 minutes.
- Halve, pit, and slice the avocado.
- Slice the grape tomatoes and red onion.
- Use a vegetable peeler to peel thick strips of cheddar.
- Rinse and drain the beans.
- Heat a medium frying pan on medium with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Crack an egg into the frying pan.
- Season with salt and pepper and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes, covered, or until the white has just set. Remove with a spatula.
- Repeat with the remaining eggs.
- Place ⅓ of the cooked rice in a bowl.
- Working in a circular motion, add the prepared toppings and egg to the rice.
- Spritz with a wedge of lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Notes
A key part of this recipe is in the presentation. When you assemble your ingredients in the bowl, think about alternating the colors or your ingredients as you work around the bowl in a circular pattern. This will give your bowl a visually impressive effect.
Pay attention to the instructions for how to cook the rice you choose to use. Wild rice blends vary and may have requirements that are different from the ones I prescribe here.
If you want a vegan dish, you can omit the eggs and cheese entirely and use grilled veggies and extra beans instead.
Wild rice is not always easy to find and can be more expensive. If you don’t want to use it, consider using simple white-grain rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 62.56gProtein: 18.37gFat: 16.2gSaturated Fat: 3.366gFiber: 12.2gSugar: 6.34g
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