Mexican Rice Bowl/Taco Filling
Sheet pan dinners rock! They're quick, easy, and full of flavour. This recipe can be adjusted to your preference and can be made gluten free and/or vegan.
Ingredients
- ½ white onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 zucchini, sliced into quarters
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced If you can't handle the heat, deseed them first.
- ½ cup canned corn
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup white rice (or other rice of choice) If you're making a taco filling, you don't necessarily need the rice.
- optional sides/mix ins (see notes)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine onion, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, corn, and black beans. Drizzle with avocado oil and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
- In a separate small/medium bowl, mix the cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add this to the veggie and bean mixture and stir everything together until the veggies are nicely coated with the seasoning.
- Line a baking sheet (or two, depending on how much you made) with aluminum foil. Yes, aluminum foil is also great for cooking. Not just for making hats. Add the veggie mixture to the baking sheet. Make sure you're spreading it out nicely so it bakes evenly. You don't want a giant lump or for anything to overlap.
- Bake at 425℉ for 20-25 minutes. Stir about halfway through.
- Serve warm with your chosen sides, or fill your taco.
Notes
Calories, prep times, and cook times are approximate.
Optional Sides and Mix-ins:
- Sliced avocado
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Cilantro lime dressing (or another dressing)
- Guacamole
- Salsa (Not the dance unless you’re feeling super adventurous)
- Sour cream/vegan sour cream
- Shredded cheese of your choice (You can’t go wrong with mozzarella or cheddar. Use vegan cheese if you’d like!)
- White or brown rice (Gluten free option)
- Quinoa (Gluten free option)
- Shredded or diced chicken
- Ground beef
- Shredded pork
- Tortillas
- Taco shells