
Mexican Street Corn and Black Bean Bowls
15min
30min
4
520
Chef's Note
For meal prep, keep the sauce and avocado separate until ready to serve. The corn can be grilled a day ahead and refrigerated, then reheated briefly in the microwave. If cotija cheese is unavailable, crumbled feta makes a good substitute.
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Ingredients
4 ears corn on the cob
2 15-oz cans black beans
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 medium red onion
1 large avocado
2 whole lime
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 cup cotija cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook 3 cups of brown rice according to package instructions if not already prepared.
- 2
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Alternatively, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 3
Brush 4 ears of corn with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 4
Grill corn for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots. If using oven, roast for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway.
- 5
While corn is cooking, drain and rinse 2 cans of black beans. Place in a saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat over medium-low for 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Dice 1/2 red onion, halve 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, and chop 1/2 cup of cilantro. Dice 1 avocado and toss with juice from 1/2 lime to prevent browning.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, juice from 1 lime, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to make the sauce.
- 8
Once corn is cooked, let cool slightly. Cut kernels off the cobs into a bowl and toss with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 9
To assemble bowls, divide 3 cups of rice among 4 bowls. Top each with seasoned black beans, corn kernels, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
- 10
Drizzle each bowl with the sauce, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
520
18g
72g
21g
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