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Fresh Mason Jar Burrito Bowl Layers Recipe with Easy Zesty Lime Dressing

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A fresh and filling mason jar burrito bowl layered with veggies, beans, rice, and a tangy zesty lime dressing. Perfect for quick meal prep and portable lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (about 185g)
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (frozen and thawed works too)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or chopped romaine
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: fresh cilantro leaves, pickled jalapeños, sour cream or Greek yogurt dollop

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions (about 15 minutes for white rice, 40-45 minutes for brown rice). Let it cool slightly.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine juice of 2 limes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Dice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, and shred the lettuce. Rinse and drain black beans and corn if canned or thaw frozen corn.
  4. Layer the bowl in mason jars starting with 1/4 cup of lime dressing at the bottom.
  5. Add about 1/2 cup cooked rice, pressing down lightly.
  6. Spoon 1/4 cup rinsed black beans evenly over the rice layer.
  7. Add 1/4 cup corn kernels on top of the beans.
  8. Layer diced bell pepper and cherry tomatoes.
  9. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons shredded cheese if using.
  10. Top with 1/4 to 1/2 diced avocado.
  11. Finish with shredded lettuce.
  12. Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate if not eating immediately.
  13. When ready to eat, shake the jar vigorously to distribute the dressing or pour into a bowl and mix. Add optional cilantro or pickled jalapeños.

Notes

Layer dressing at the bottom to keep greens crisp. Let rice cool before layering to avoid wilting veggies. Toss avocado with lime juice to prevent browning. Shake jar before eating to distribute dressing evenly.

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Keywords: mason jar salad, burrito bowl, lime dressing, meal prep, healthy lunch, portable meal, vegetarian, easy recipe

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