Have you ever had a burrito in a bowl? Well, here is a simple Mexican inspired recipe. It is like a burrito without the tortilla. It is a quick and easy treat. There are only a few ingredients and the combination is tasty and nutritious. You can use canned or make your own beans from a package of dry beans. If you choose to go dry, you will have to soak the beans overnight, cook them for several hours and add seasoning. It sounds like a big task but mostly the beans are doing the work on their own. Try adding jalapeño peppers or chili sauce to make it spicy. A great idea is to top it off with sour cream or guacamole. A few sprigs of fresh cilantro would be the best finishing touch. Be creative and make it your own masterpiece.

Mexican bowl:

1 C. pinto or black beans, cooked

1 C. rice, cooked

¼ C. cheddar cheese, grated

¼ small onion, diced

½ tomato, diced

Salt and pepper to taste

½ Tbsp lime juice

Layer the beans, rice, cheese, onion, and tomato in a bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Squeeze lime juice. Enjoy!