Spicy Rice
& Black Bean Bowl
WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SAUCE
Make room for spring at the table with this recipe full of sunshine and freshness . Quick and delicious , it will be your best ally on busy weeknights with its exotic spices and avocado from Mexico creamy sauce . Treat yourself while waiting for the return of sunshine .
SPICY RICE AND BLACK BEAN BOWL WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SAUCE
Preparation time : 20 minutes Cooking time : 15 minutes Serves : 4 - 6
INGREDIENTS
Rice And Black Beans
• 2 tbsp ( 30 ml ) olive oil
• 1 onion , minced
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 tsp ( 5 ml ) ground cumin
• 1 tsp ( 5 ml ) ground coriander
• 1 ½ cup ( 375 ml ) rice
• 2 ½ cups ( 625 ml ) water
• 1 can ( 540 ml ) black beans , rinsed and strained
• 3 green onions , minced
• Cilantro leaves , to taste
• Salt and pepper
Avocado Sauce
• 2 avocados , peeled and pitted
• ¼ cup ( 60 ml ) sour cream
• ¼ cup ( 60 ml ) cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp ( 45 ml ) chive , minced
• 2 tbsp ( 30 ml ) olive oil
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• ½ jalapeño , seeded and minced
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• ½ cup ( 125 ml ) water
• Salt and pepper
Garnishes
• 2 avocados , peeled , pitted and sliced
• 1 mango , peeled and sliced
• 2 beets , cooked and thinly sliced
• 4 radishes , thinly sliced
• 12 large shrimp , grilled
• Lettuce or other greens , to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan , heat oil and sauté onion with garlic and spices . Add rice and stir . Add water , reduce heat and cover . Simmer until rice has absorbed all the liquid . Remove from heat . Add black beans , green onions and cilantro . Season to taste .
For the avocado sauce , using a food processor or blender , purée all the ingredients and season with salt and pepper . Add water , if necessary , until smooth .
Transfer the rice to serving bowls and garnish , to taste . Drizzle with the avocado sauce .
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