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Creamy Chipotle Rice Bowl

Laura Brining
A creamy chipotle rice bowl with black beans, sautéed peppers and onions, and cashew garlic cream
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 -6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
  • One 8oz package of mushrooms diced
  • One medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Two 540 ml cans of black beans or 1 1/2 cups dried black beans, cooked
  • 2 cups dried rice cooked

Garlic Cashew Cream:

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked for 2 hours and drained
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over low-medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced mushrooms and peppers, salt, and pepper. Sauté over low-medium heat for 10-12 minutes, until soft. Add the cooked black beans and cooked rice and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  • To prepare the garlic cashew cream, add your soaked and drained cashews, water, chipotle powder, and smoked paprika to a small blender. Blend on high until fully smooth. Add the cashew cream to your pot of rice and beans. Stir until combined.
  • Serve immediately. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, or salsa if desired.