Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Cook the rice by bringing 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Heat 1 can of pinto beans in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
- Dice a bell pepper and cube avocados. Chop the lettuce or greens and arrange on a plate.
- Mince 4 cloves of garlic and set aside.
- Thaw frozen shrimp by placing under cold running water, peel and devein them.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cumin, chili powder, adobo seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
- Blend the dressing by combining sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt in a food processor.
- Assemble the bowls with a base of rice, topped with beans, bell peppers, lettuce, avocado and sautéed shrimp.
- Drizzle the dressing over the assembled bowls and garnish with lime wedges and queso fresco.
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Notes
These Mexican Rice Bowls are perfect for quick meals and can be customized with other toppings.
