Vegetarian Burrito Salad

Ingredients

• 2medium avocadoAmount2Ingredientmedium avocado, diced, diced
• Juice of 1 limeIngredientJuice of 1 lime
• Sea saltIngredientSea salt to taste to taste
• 2 cupsalsaAmount2 cupIngredientsalsa
• 1 cupsour creamAmount1 cupIngredientsour cream
• 1/2 cupfinely chopped cilantroAmount1/2 cupIngredientfinely chopped cilantro
• 1 ozcan pinto beansAmount1 ozIngredientcan pinto beans
• 1 ozcan black beansAmount1 ozIngredientcan black beans
• Spanish rice (recipe follows)
• 3 mgheads Romaine, chopped
• 1/2 cuphead iceberg, chopped
• 4 ozshredded colby jack cheeseAmount4 ozIngredientshredded colby jack cheese
• Tortilla chips, for garnish
• 2 tbspcanola oilAmount2 tbspIngredientcanola oil
• 1small onionAmount1Ingredientsmall onion, diced, diced
• 2garlicAmount2Ingredientgarlic cloves, minced cloves, minced
• 1 tspcuminAmount1 tspIngredientcumin
• 1 tspchili powderAmount1 tspIngredientchili powder
• 1/4 tsppepper
• 1/4 tsppaprikaAmount1/4 tspIngredientpaprika
• 1(10-ounce) can Mexican stewed tomatoesAmount1Ingredient(10-ounce) can Mexican stewed tomatoes
• 1(14.5-ounce) can chicken brothAmount1Ingredient(14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/2 cuptomato sauceAmount1/2 cupIngredienttomato sauce
• 1 cupuncooked rice

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onions and garlicAmount2Ingredientgarlic cloves, minced, cooking about 5-7 minutes, until translucent.

2. 2

   Stir in the cumin, chili powder, pepper, paprika, tomatoes, chicken brothAmount1Ingredient(14.5-ounce) can chicken broth, tomato sauce, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquids are fully absorbed. (If liquids are absorbed while the rice is still firm, add 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup more water and continue to cook until the rice is tender.)

3. 3

   In a small bowl, stir together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. In a separate small bowl, stir together the salsa, sour creamAmount1 cupIngredientsour cream, and cilantro. Set both aside.

4. 4

   In a large serving bowl, layer the romaine, iceberg, beans, and rice. Top with the avocadoAmount2Ingredientmedium avocado, diced mixture, cheese, tortilla chips, and the salsa dressing.