Easy Mexican Rice Bowl with Avocado Ranch Dressing
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Satisfy your cravings with a simple but flavorful Vegan Mexican Rice Bowl Topped with Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing. Now you can recreate the flavors of a Mexican restaurant in the comfort of your own kitchen with this easy Mexican rice bowl recipe you can make in a pinch for lunch or dinner.
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Why You’ll Love This Easy Mexican Rice Bowl with Avocado Ranch Dressing
Welcome to our blog, vegan foodies! We know how important it is to find delicious plant-based meals that are quick and easy to make. That’s why we’re excited to share our go-to recipe for a scrumptious Mexican rice bowl with a creamy twist.
With just a few fresh and wholesome ingredients, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying meal that will leave your taste buds dancing. This rice bowl features zesty Mexican flavors, topped with a cool and tangy avocado ranch dressing that will take your taste experience to the next level.
Not only is this bowl bursting with flavor, but it is also a nutrient powerhouse. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins, this meal will keep you energized and feeling great. Plus, it’s a great way to get your daily servings of vegetables in one delicious dish with black beans, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn plus the salad greens.
So go ahead and give this easy Mexican rice bowl a try. Your taste buds, body, and the planet will thank you. Get ready to say olé to a new favorite vegan dish!
Ingredients You Need
Easy Mexican Rice vegan Bowl recipe
- 2 – 3 cups of your favorite salad greens
- 1/2 cup corn, canned or grilled
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup brown rice or wild rice, cooked (I use Minute Rice)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- cherry tomatoes
- fresh cilantro
Easy avocado Dressing
- 1/2 cup Vegan Ranch Dressing
- 1 avocado, diced
- If you want to make Homemade Ranch Dressing – it’s on the Recipe Notes on the Recipe Card below.
Instructions How to Make Your Easy Mexican Rice Bowl with Avocado Ranch Dressing
- Place your salad greens in a medium sized bowl.
- Add the salsa and some cilantro to the cooked rice and mix together to get a Spanish rice. I like to use the ready-made rice – Minute Rice. It is already portioned and easy to prepare in the microwave in 90 seconds. Plus, they have all kinds of choices of rice and quinoa you can choose from as well.
- Add the corn, black beans, Spanish rice, cherry tomatoes on top of the salad.
- Make the dressing.
Easy avocado Dressing
- In a blender add the vegan ranch dressing with 1/2 of the avocado and mix together to get a thick dressing. Add some plant-based milk if you need to thin the dressing out, if you feel it’s too thick. You can opt to add the rest of the avocado to the dressing or add it to your salad.
- Top the salad with the avocado ranch dressing and add some chopped cilantro.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and veggies and enjoy! If you want to make a homemade ranch dressing, it’s in the notes in the recipe card.
More Variations
- Add more spices & flavors and textures like chili powder, lime juice, cumin, jalapeño peppers, onions, bell pepper, guacamole, vegan cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, sour cream, etc.
- Serve with some taco chips or tortilla chips on the side or crunched up on the salad.
- Salad green options include romaine lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula and iceberg.
In conclusion, creating a delicious and healthy Mexican rice bowl with avocado ranch dressing is simple and customizable. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can elevate your weeknight meals and impress your taste buds. R
Remember, the key to a successful rice bowl is to use fresh ingredients, layer flavors, and have fun with it. And when in doubt, add more avocado ranch dressing.
If you give this vegan rice bowl recipe a try, I’d love to know how it goes. Feel free to connect on Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook.
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EASY MEXICAN RICE BOWL RECIPE
Ingredients
EASY MEXICAN RICE BOWL RECIPE
- 2 - 3 cups of your favorite salad greens spinach, kale, romaine, arugula. iceberg or butter
- 1/2 cup corn canned & drained or grilled
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup brown rice cooked (I use Minute Rice)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- fresh cilantro
AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING
- 1/2 cup Vegan Ranch Dressing
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
How to Make Your Easy Mexican Rice Bowl
- Place your salad greens in a medium sized bowl.
- Add the salsa to the brown rice and mix together to get a Spanish rice. I like to use the cups of rice Minute Rice makes so it's already portioned and easy to prepare in the microwave in 90 seconds.
- Add the corn, black beans, Spanish rice, cherry tomatoes on top of the salad.
- Make the dressing.
Avocado Ranch Dressing
- In a blender add the ranch dressing with 1/2 of the avocado and mix together to get a thick dressing. Add some plant-based milk if you need to thin the dressing out, if you feel it's too thick. You can opt to add the rest of the avocado to the dressing or add it to your salad.
- Top the salad with the avocado ranch dressing and add some chopped cilantro.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and veggies and enjoy!
Notes
Homemade Ranch Dressing
- 2/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup vegan heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried or fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon dried or fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- In a mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, heavy cream, vinegar, garlic, chives, dill, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a glass jar and shake well, until fluffy and silky. Use immediately or store away to use later.
