Southwest Veggie Bowls w/ Refried Bean Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice, cooked

• 1 avocado, sliced

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 red and 1 orange peppers, thinly sliced

• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• fresh cilantro leaves

• salsa

• salt and pepper

Refried Bean Hummus

• 1 15 oz can refried beans

• 1 15 oz can chick peas

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp tahini paste

• ¼ tsp salt

• 3-4 tsp water, to thin if needed

Directions

1. Make the refried bean hummus by adding all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add water a teaspoon at a time if needed to thin out the hummus if necessary. Refrigerate the hummus when done.

2. In a large oiled skillet, add onion and cook until they begin to become translucent. Add in the pepper slices and continue to saute to cook veggies until tender. During the last 3-5 minutes of cook time, add in the cherry tomatoes.

3. Start to layer a bowl with the brown rice. Top with veggie mixture, slices of avocado, salsa, and a heaping scoop of the black bean hummus.

4. Garnish dish with cilantro leaves and serve.

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