Rice and Beans Bowl (with a "seasoned" twist)!

My daughter loves rice and beans, but it can get boring. This is a great (simple) recipe to mix things up. She loves the seasoned beans!

Ingredients:

1/2 C cilantro

3 T lime juice

1 T lime zest

1 Can pinto beans

1 T garlic powder

1/2 T oregano leaves

1/2 T paprika

1/2 T chili powder

salt and pepper (to taste)

1 red bell pepper (sliced)

1 avocado (sliced)

2 sweet potatoes (cubed)

2 C brown rice

optional: jalapeños, any leafy greens

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 400.

Spread sweet potatoes and peppers on baking sheet and bake at 400 for @ 30 minutes.

Cook rice, then add lime zest, lime juice and cilantro.

Mix beans with paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Bake at 400 for @ 10 minutes.

Assemble the bowl: add rice, beans, avocado, sweet potato and red pepper. Top with jalapeños, greens, and salt/pepper to taste.