Quick Taco Rice Bowls

Taco rice bowls made with rice, beans, and taco seasoning make an easy, healthy pantry meal with flexible toppings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 291kcal

1 cup cooked brown, white or cauliflower rice (about 1/2 cup uncooked rice)
1/2 can (15-oz) beans, black, pinto, or red
1 tablespoon taco seasoning store-bought or homemade (in notes)
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
optional: 1 tablespoon lime juice or juice from 1/2 lime
optional: cooked protein of choice: chicken, shrimp, fish, ground turkey or beef, etc.

Mix beans, taco seasoning, salt, and lime juice (if using) in a small microwave safe bowl or saucepan. Heat in microwave 1 minute, stir, and heat another minute, or heat on medium-low on a stovetop for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Evenly portion the rice and beans between two bowls.
Finish with the toppings of your choice and serve immediately. TIP: Set up as a taco bowl bar and let everyone add what they would like.

Homemade Taco Seasoning:

Mix all spices together well in a bowl. Note: This makes more than the 1 tablespoon needed for the recipe. Store the remainder for another meal.

*Nutrition information was calculated with brown rice, salsa, lettuce, onion, tomato, and cheese like the photos show.