Spicy Prawn & Avocado Burrito Bowls
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These bowls are not only healthy and full of nutrition, they are also totally yummy. Who can resist the big bold flavours of spicy prawns paired with tangy salsa beans, creamy avocado and corn, all served on a bed of nutty brown rice. These burrito bowls are guilt free, mouthwatering pleasure.
Cooking Methods
- Grilling
Prep Time
20 minutesCooking Time
5 minutesIngredients
Spicy Prawns
- 800g Prawn Meat defrosted
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp smoked chilli flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 small chillies, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp B-well canola oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Burrito Bowls
- 2 cups brown rice, cooked according to packaging’s instructions
- 1 can corn kernels
- 2 avocados, halved, peeled and cut into slices
- Freshly ground salt and pepper
- Freshly chopped coriander for garnishing
- Lime wedges for serving
Salsa Beans
- 1 can red beans, drained
- 1 small clove garlic, crushed
- 1 red spring onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 1 small chilli, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
Directions
- First, prepare the brown rice, corn, salsa beans and avocado.
- Mix the garlic, chilli, spring onion, coriander, lime juice, olive oil and pineapple juice together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add the red beans and gently toss together.
- Place the defrosted prawn meat in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the crushed garlic, smoked paprika, smoked chilli flakes, cumin, chopped fresh chillies and salt over them. Using your hands, toss all the ingredients together.
- Heat canola oil in a large pan, on a med-high heat and add the seasoned prawns. Cook for 4-6 mins, turning them during this time.
- Just before removing them from the pan, toss through the lime juice.
- Spoon a couple of tablespoons of brown rice into 4 bowls, then next to that a portion of corn, a portion of salsa beans and a portion of spicy prawns.
- Fan out the sliced half avocado next to the prawns. Season all the bowls with freshly ground salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh coriander and lime wedges.
Salsa Beans
Spicy Prawns
To Assemble
Notes
Serve with sour cream, if you are feeling a little indulgent. Or replace the rice with low-carb cauli-rice, or high protein quinoa.
