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Tex-Mex Grain Bowl

Name: Tex-Mex Grain Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 2 cups old-fashioned oats or multigrain hot cereal; 1 cup black beans, rinsed, drained and warmed; 1 cup salsa; 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; Optional: Pitted ripe olives, sour cream and chopped cilantro

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min

Makes

4 servings

This Tex-Mex grain bowl is special because it is not only healthy but also delicious. Oatmeal is one of those dishes often eaten sweetened. People rarely think about using it in a savory dish—and they really should! —Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina

Tex-Mex Grain Bowl Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 cups old-fashioned oats or multigrain hot cereal
1 cup black beans, rinsed, drained and warmed
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Optional: Pitted ripe olives, sour cream and chopped cilantro

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water and taco seasoning to a boil. Stir in oats; cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls. Top with beans, salsa, cheese, avocado and toppings as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 345 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 702mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein.

Tex-Mex Grain Bowl

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