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I love this flavourful Tex Mex Bowl! It's easy and cooks in one pan, and covers all the basis - protein, veggies and lots of fibre! It can be made with or without the rice and it's equally delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Tex Mex Spice Mix
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp coriander
Tex Mex Bowl
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup frozen corn
  • 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 14 oz can black beans
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

Method
 

  1. Combine Tex Mex spices and put aside
  2. In a large frying pan or wok, heat oil over medium heat
  3. Saute onion, garlic and peppers for 8 minutes
  4. Stir in Tex Mex spice and saute for 1 minute
  5. Stir in corn, tomatoes & juices and beans
  6. If using rice, stir it in along with the vegetable broth. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
  7. Then cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 20 mins
You can top with avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, green onions, tortilla chips or shredded goat cheddar cheese. You can also top with Cashew Cream - in a blender, combine 1 cup soaked (30 mins hot water) cashews, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/2 cup water until smooth.