Chipotle Style Veggie Rice Bowl Food

CHIPOTLE RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil.
• Add rice and stir.
• Simmer for 20 minutes covered.
• Add juice of a lime and cilantro and mix. Cover till ready to serve.
• Towards the end of the 20 minute rice, start the vegetables.
• Heat olive oil on medium heat.
• Add sliced peppers and onions.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sauté for 7-10 minutes till almost stir-fried brown.
• In nice sized bowl, add rice 1st, then hot vegetables on top, next add shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa.
• Enjoy!

CHIPOTLE-STYLE VEGGIE RICE BOWL

Steps:

• For Guacamole: Combine all of the ingredients into food processor and blend until smooth.
• For Rice: In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Add rice, bay leaf, cilantro, and lime juice, stir for 1 minute. Add water and salt, bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 40-45 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
• For Pico Salsa: Add all ingredients to food processor and pulse until chopped and well-mixed.
• For Vegetables: Heat oil in oven-proof skillet, and preheat broiler. Saute onions and peppers with salt, pepper, and lemon/lime juice for 10 minutes, or until soft. Place skillet in the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables begin to form blackened edges.
• Final Assembly: Put desired amount of rice in a bowl, add ingredients in order, then top each with 1/2 cup black beans, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 1/4 cup cheese. Warm in the microwave for 1 minute.