Black bean, tofu & avocado rice bowl

Per serving

546kcal
25гProteins
25гFats
48гCarbs

Mix up your midweek meals with this vegetarian Mexican brown rice and grilled tofu dinner - swap for chunks of chorizo to make it meaty

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • olive or rapeseed oil2 tbsp tbsp
  • red onion1

    chopped

  • garlic cloves3

    crushed

  • ground cumin2 tsp tsp
  • black beans2 x 400g cans

    drained and rinsed

  • limeszest 2

    zest 2, then 1 juiced, the other cut into wedges to serve

  • pack tofu396g g

    halved through the centre, then chopped into small chunks

  • smoked paprika2 tsp tsp
  • cooked brown rice2 x 200g pouches
  • small ripe avocados2

    halved, stoned, peeled and chopped

  • coriandersmall bunch

    leaves only

  • red chilli1

    thinly sliced (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the grill to High. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan, add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or so until soft. Add the garlic and sizzle for 30 secs more, then stir in the cumin and black beans. Cook for 5 mins until the beans start to pop and are hot through. Stir through the lime zest and juice, and season.

  2. 2

    While the beans cook, put the tofu in a bowl and gently toss through the remaining oil, the paprika and some seasoning. Line a baking tray with foil and arrange the tofu on top. Cook under the grill for 5 mins each side until charred all over.

  3. 3

    Heat the rice following pack instructions, then divide between bowls. Top with the beans, tofu, avocado, coriander and a wedge of lime. Add a few slices of chilli too, if you like it spicy.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
Original recipe

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