Black Bean & Yellow Rice Bowls

We love yellow rice and black beans so it natural to turn these two favs into a bowl. We  have been playing around with bowls lately since they are so tasty and easy! I had some frozen ripe plantains in the freezer and baked them to go with this delicious bowl. They do have some oil in them so we don't eat them very often. I have also made this bowl with some smoky tempeh for a change of pace. I made an avocado dressing to put on the salad. If you choose not to go that route you could add cubed avocado to the bowl.

For the bowl:

• 1 box yellow rice
• 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• 3/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 can salt free black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Garnish: fresh cilantro

For the dressing:

• 1 medium avocado
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• cilantro
• 1/4 cup water

Blend all the ingredients in a blender (use a small one) until combined.

Cook plantains according to package directions.

Cook rice according to package directions.

While these things are cooking prepare the black beans. Add 1-2 tablespoons water to a saucepan. Saute the jalapeno and 1 cup 1/2 cup of the red onion. Cook about 3 minutes. Stir in black beans, water, cumin and cook about 5-6 minutes until the liquid is reduced.

To make your bowl add rice, bean and plantains. Garnish with cilantro, some reserved red onion and your avocado dressing. 

Enjoy!!!