Taco Rice Bowls

Sometimes, a simple recipe is the best recipe.  There are lots of recipes out there that have a full page of ingredients or take hours to make, but what about when you want a meal that is simple, delicious and nutritious?  That's what I was looking for when I came up with these Taco Rice Bowls.  I was going through my cupboard and found taco seasoning and rice and was inspired to make something using them.  I don't know if Taco Rice Bowls is a good name for this recipe or not, seeing as there is nothing about it that is really like a taco, other than taco seasoning.  And, when I ate it for supper the other night, I served it on a plate, but Taco Rice Bowls was the name I had in mind for some reason, so I am going to go with it.  In all reality, I think this recipe is more like a burrito bowl, but that doesn't matter.  What does matter is that this recipe is absolutely delicious and is super easy to make.

Taco Rice Bowls

Ingredients:
1 cup brown rice, dry
Red and green bell peppers, 1 each
1 9 oz can kernel corn
1 19 oz can Black Beans
1 package taco seasoning
1 bag mixed lettuce

Directions:
1. Cook rice according to directions.
2. While rice is cooking, chop peppers and place in frying pan.  Drain corn and add to frying pan.  Rinse and drain beans and add to frying pan.  Add taco seasoning and mix well. 
3. Heat peppers, corn and beans over medium heat for 10 minutes or until heated through.
4. Place lettuce mix on plate or in bowl.  Add cooked rice and then top with pepper, corn and bean mixture and enjoy!

OPTIONAL: Try adding sour cream, salsa, sriracha, or guacamole to add some heat or mix up the flavour. 

What are your go to simple recipes?