Mango Salsa And Black Bean Bowl With Jasmine Rice
This is one of my favorite dinners. One, because it is SO easy! It’s a dinner that can be prepped and served in just twenty minutes. Two, because it’s packed with wholesome, nourishing ingredients. Three, because my family loves it! My kids get so excited that I'm serving fruit for dinner and they actually eat. Plus, it can be served with tortilla chips which everyone loves as well.
This bowl is so simple. All you have to do is prep a simple mango and lime salsa. I used fresh cilantro to add flavor and to add detoxifying benefits. However, if you aren’t a fan of cilantro you can easily swap it for parsley or even diced greens onions.
I love this salsa because it is sweet! Mangos are one of my favorite foods for skin health as they are high in Vitamin A and C!
While the salsa chills in the fridge you can prep the garlicky black beans and the jasmine rice. I do recommend adding another source of protein to make this a little more substantial. I love it with baked tofu, as do my kids, but any other options work. Cod or shrimp would be delicious!
What you need (serves 4):
Your choice of prepared protein
4 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 large mango peeled and diced
1 handful of fresh minced cilantro
The juice from 3-4 limes
1/4 of a red onion finely diced
A few pinches of salt
A pinch of fresh ground black pepper
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup filtered water
Directions:
Begin by adding the mango, cilantro, lime juice, red onion and a few pinches of salt to a mixing bowl. Toss and set aside in the fridge while you prep the other components. Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the cooking oil to heat. Add the black beans, a few pinches of salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic powder and water. Let it cook until the water has been absorbed (about 7 minutes). Remove from the heat. Assemble your bowl with the rice, mango salsa, black beans and your choice of additional protein. I recommend adding a drizzle of lime juice and avocado to your bowl (as well as hot sauce if preferred). Option to serve with a tortilla or tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Tip: If you want a larger amount of the mango salsa with your dish, I recommend making either a little extra or a double batch! It makes great leftovers and works well the next day for a quick snack idea!
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