Here’s a delicious and easy vegan meal recipe that uses beans, rice, chipotle, and sweetcorn, perfect for an active and busy university student:
This recipe makes 2-3 servings, depending on appetite and portion size.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice or pasta
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen sweetcorn
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chipotle sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: sliced or cubed avocado, salsa, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the rice or pasta according to the instructions on the package.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for a few minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the black beans and frozen sweetcorn to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes until the sweetcorn is heated through.
- Add the chipotle sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute or two until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Divide the cooked rice or pasta into bowls and top with the bean and sweetcorn mixture. Add slices of avocado, a spoonful of salsa, and chopped cilantro on top.
- Serve the vegan burrito bowls hot and enjoy!
This recipe is a great way to enjoy a nutritious and filling vegan meal that’s easy to make and perfect for a busy university student. The combination of rice or pasta, black beans, sweetcorn, and chipotle sauce provides a good balance of protein, fibre, and vitamins, while the avocado, salsa, and cilantro toppings add extra flavour and texture. Enjoy!