Mexican Rice Bowl with Avocado, Corn, Beans & Lime

A Feisty Mexican Feast in 10 Minutes

This Mexican Rice Bowl with Avocado, Corn, Beans & Lime is a colourful, fresh and satisfying meal made with Minute Rice® Mexican Rice Cups. It brings together seasoned Mexican-style rice, creamy avocado, sweet corn, hearty beans, fresh lime juice, cilantro and crunchy toppings for a quick lunch or easy weeknight dinner.

The rice cups provide a savoury tomato-based foundation with notes of onion, garlic, sea salt and black pepper, which makes them an ideal base for a Mexican-inspired vegetarian rice bowl. Because the rice is ready in just 1 minute, this recipe is especially useful when you want a balanced meal without cooking rice from scratch.

Serving Suggestions

If you’re looking to add an extra dimension to this recipe, then we recommend pairing it with some of the following:

• Grilled vegetables
• Tortilla chips and salsa
• Guacamole
• Roasted sweet potatoes
• A simple green salad
• Chicken, shrimp or tofu for extra protein
• Fried egg or scrambled eggs for a breakfast-style version
• Hot sauce or chipotle mayo for added heat

To make this dish heartier, simply add grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or for vegans, roasted tofu also works wonders.

Optional Toppings

One of the great things about rice bowls is how customizable they are. Adding toppings is a fun way to put your own stamp on this recipe. Here are a few ideas that may just get your creative juices flowing:

• Pickled red onions
• Tortilla chips or tortilla strips
• Jalapeños
• Pico de gallo
• Vegan sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Shredded cheese or queso fresco
• Lime wedges

Recipe Tips

Use ripe but firm avocado so it holds its shape in the bowl. Add lime juice just before serving to keep the flavour bright and fresh. For extra texture, add tortilla strips, pumpkin seeds or crispy chickpeas. To keep the recipe vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey and avoid dairy-based toppings. For a gluten-free version, check all toppings, sauces and tortilla strips. The rice cups themselves are listed as gluten free by Minute Rice Canada.

Storage and Reheating

Store beans, corn, tomatoes and onion in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the avocado separate when possible and add it just before serving to prevent browning.

Minute Rice Canada recommends covering and refrigerating unused portions after opening. For the best texture, heat the rice just before assembling the bowl.

If reheating leftovers, warm only the rice, beans and corn. Add avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, lime and dressing after reheating.