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Tex Mex Burrito Bowl

Brenda Janschek
A fun and filling family friendly dinner the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • Splash of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning or a mix of cumin paprika and chilli powder
  • Two big handfuls chopped kale
  • 2 x tins black beans
  • 1 cup tomato passata optional: add if you know your kid prefers their Mexican with a tomato base
  • ½ cup of homemade bone broth I used chicken broth
  • Handful fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • Squeeze of lime juice
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 corn on the cob steamed and kernels sliced off
  • 1 avocado smashed up with lime juice
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • Sour cream to serve
  • Cucumber lettuce and tomatoes, chopped
  • Leftover roast chicken optional
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • Extra lime for serving.

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a big pan on low heat and saute the onion for five minutes
  • Add the garlic and kale and saute for a couple of minutes, then add the Mexican spices and saute for another minute
  • Stir through the black beans
  • Add chicken broth and passatta if using
  • Stir and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes
  • Assemble the plate with rice, bean mix, chicken if using, chopped lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, corn kernels, avocado smash, a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of grated cheese
  • Drizzle the lot with olive oil and a good squeeze of lime