Grilled Veggie Burrito Rice Bowls
Ingredients
Hatch Green Chile Rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups Mahatma® White Rice
- 1 cup diced roasted green chile, homemade or store-bought
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Toppings
- 2 bell peppers, grilled and sliced
- 4 Portobello mushrooms, grilled and sliced
- 2 zucchini or yellow squash, grilled and sliced
- 2 charred corn on the cob
- warm pinto beans drained and rinsed
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo, or salsa
- lime wedges
Instructions
This deliciously easy recipe comes to us from Yvette Marquez, an Emmy-winning producer, and writer, award-winning food blogger at Muy Bueno Cookbook. Give it a try and see how simple it can be to enjoy a delicious and beautiful Mexican meal right from your own kitchen.
Hatch Green Chile Rice
Step 1
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir until slightly browned.Step 2
Add green chile, salt, and water.Step 3
Bring the rice to a boil over high heat and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer until the rice is tender. This will take from 20 to 25 minutes.Step 4
Remove from heat and sprinkle with salt if needed. Fluff rice with a fork. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.Burrito Bowls
Step 5
Arrange equal parts of the rice and the sliced and grilled vegetables in bowls. Top with corn, pinto beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Mexican flavors
Mexican cuisine is a favorite in households around the country and for very good reason. With visibly beautiful dishes loaded with so many wonderful flavors, it’s hard to not fall in love with them.
From the bright greens of creamy guacamole, cilantro, and jalapeño, to the vibrant reds of chillis and tomatoes when making Mexican Rice, to the whites and yellows of onion and corn, it’s sometimes hard to want to dig into such beautiful dishes (although we highly recommend it as your taste buds will surely thank you).
While some traditional Mexican dishes do take a bit of practice and skill to master, like Chiles Rellenos or just the right flavor in a Mole Sauce, there are still ways to enjoy your favorite Mexican flavors in a quick and simple way. Case and point, these Grilled Veggie Burrito Rice Bowls.
Add in Protein
If you follow a vegetarian, plant-based, or vegan diet, this tasty dish is perfect for you as-is. But, if you like a bit of protein in your meals, we suggest adding some grilled shrimp, chicken, or beef strips for an easy protein-packed option that’s sure to be a fast favorite.
Unfollow the Recipe
Get creative by swapping in different veggies, salsas, or grains! Throw in bell peppers. Toss in some black beans. Who knows? Maybe this will be your favorite jasmine rice recipe!
Other Meal Inspiration
If you are looking for something a bit sweeter, check out this coconut jasmine rice recipe.
