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Mexican Street Corn and Black Bean Bowls

Mexican Street Corn and Black Bean Bowls

Lunch
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Servings
4
Calories
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.

Tags
Mexican
vegetarian
beans
corn
rice bowl
lunch
make-ahead
weekday
summer
grain bowl
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
Calories
18g
Protein
72g
Carbs
21g
Fat

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