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Chipotle Lime Black Bean Bowls

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-10 |13 Comments
Chipotle Lime Black Bean Bowls
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Chipotle Lime Black Bean Bowls

PREP15 min
COOK25 min

Chipotle Lime Black Bean Bowls are smoky, zesty, and packed with plant-based protein. Make this easy, crowd-pleasing meal for a fresh, healthy dinner!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, and black beans. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add 1/4 cup water if needed. Simmer beans for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and stir in half the lime juice.
  3. 3
    Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Mix in chopped cilantro, remaining lime juice, and lime zest. Keep warm.
  4. 4
    Prep veggies: dice bell pepper, halve tomatoes, slice avocado, shred lettuce, and sauté corn if using frozen.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon adobo sauce and a squeeze of lime. Thin with water until drizzly.
  6. 6
    To assemble, layer bowls with cilantro lime rice, chipotle black beans, veggies, and avocado. Drizzle with chipotle-lime yogurt and add optional toppings. Serve with lime wedges.

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