Fiesta Burrito Bowl.

Sometimes, I just want a little fiesta sitting in my bowl, so that I can feast my eyes on it's prettiness, then demolish it by mixing all the ingredients into a not so good looking mess of deliciousness.

I also figured that since I had all the ingredients to truly make this one from scratch, I'd try my hand at making refried beans, which sound much less healthy than they actually are. I have no idea why I never made them before, so so easy and so so good. Plus, I get to know everything that's in them, no more preservatives for this chick.

There is just something awesome about grain bowls that has me coming back for more. Seriously, I could eat these every day, there are so many possibilities and every day could be totally different with the same basic concept in mind. Choose a grain, or a medley of grains, choose toppings and a sauce/dressing. Simple, quick and delicious.

Burrito Fiesta Bowl

Ingredients:

Makes 2 large bowls.

- 4 cups cooked rice.

- One recipe Refried Black Beans

Toppings:

- 3 medium tomatoes, diced.

- 1 romaine heart, shredded.

- 1 avocado diced. 

- Salsa (optional)

- Hot sauce. 

Assemble bowl in layers and enjoy!

Refried Black Beans

- About 2 cups Black beans, cooked.

- 1/4 cup minced onion.

- 1/2 cup water

- 1 tsp cumin

- 1 tsp paprika

- Pinch of cayenne

- S/P to taste

Throw all the ingredients into a medium pan on medium-high heat. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the beans until smooth and incorporated with the water. Cook down to desired consistency. Serve nice and hot! 

I might just go and make this again... Enjoy!!