Recipe: College Microwave Burrito BowlDescription: A budget-friendly burrito bowl with beans, rice, and toppings, all prepared in a microwave for a quick and easy meal.Serves: 1 people Total Time: 17Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 0.5 cup cooked rice, 0.5 cup black beans, 0.25 teaspoon cumin, 0.25 teaspoon chili powder, 0.25 cup salsa, 0.25 cup cheddar cheese, 0.25 cup avocado, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon cilantroInstructions: Place 0.5 cup of cooked rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 0.5 cup of canned black beans on top of the rice. Sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon of cumin and 0.25 teaspoon of chili powder over the beans and rice. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until heated through. Top with 0.25 cup of salsa, 0.25 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 0.25 cup of diced avocado. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds to melt the cheese. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: dorm room, burrito bowl, college, mexican, budget, easyThis College Microwave Burrito Bowl recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 1 people and can be made in 17 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
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College Microwave Burrito Bowl

A budget-friendly burrito bowl with beans, rice, and toppings, all prepared in a microwave for a quick and easy meal.

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Prep: 5 min
Cook: 12 min
Serves: 1
September 17, 2025
College Microwave Burrito Bowl - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 1 servings
0.5 cupscooked rice
0.5 cupsblack beans

canned

0.25 teaspoonscumin
0.25 teaspoonschili powder
0.25 cupssalsa
0.25 cupscheddar cheese

shredded

0.25 cupsavocado

diced

1 tablespoonsour cream
1 tablespooncilantro

chopped

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Place 0.5 cup of cooked rice in a microwave-safe bowl.

2

Add 0.5 cup of canned black beans on top of the rice.

3

Sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon of cumin and 0.25 teaspoon of chili powder over the beans and rice.

4

Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until heated through.

5

Top with 0.25 cup of salsa, 0.25 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 0.25 cup of diced avocado.

6

Microwave for an additional 30 seconds to melt the cheese.

7

Garnish with 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
569
Calories
29.1g
Fat
51.7g
Carbs
25.7g
Protein
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