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Refreshing Mango & Black Bean Rice Bowl

Refreshing Mango & Black Bean Rice Bowl for a Vibrant Meal

Enjoy a Refreshing Mango & Black Bean Rice Bowl, a colorful and nutritious meal filled with sweet mangoes, hearty black beans, and crisp vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Rice Can swap for brown rice or cauliflower rice.
  • 1 can Black Beans Drain and rinse before use.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Snap Peas Can be used raw or blanched.
  • 1 cup Green Cabbage Substitute with shredded lettuce or kale.
  • 1 medium Carrot Can use bell peppers or radishes.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Any variety will do.
For the Flavor-Bursting Toppings
  • 1 large Ataulfo Mango Can substitute with another sweet mango variety.
  • 2 tablespoons Pickled Ginger Fresh ginger can be substituted.
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil Cilantro can be used instead.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Peanuts Can substitute with sunflower seeds.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Hemp seeds are a great alternative.
  • 1 medium Avocado Can be skipped or swapped with olives.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Tamari
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 large Lime Juice
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cane Sugar
  • 1 dash Sriracha Add to taste.

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • small bowl
  • Large Bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking tamari, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, cane sugar, and sriracha in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Blanch the snap peas in salted boiling water for 1.5 minutes, then plunge into ice water. Drain and chop.
  3. Cook rice according to package instructions and let cool slightly.
  4. Assemble bowls by layering rice, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, mango, and black beans. Add ginger and basil.
  5. Top with snap peas and optional toppings. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For the best experience, use fresh, crisp vegetables and prepare components ahead for quick assembly.

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