Tex-Mex Rice Bowl

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Need a quick, healthy, and family-approved dinner? This Tex-Mex Rice Bowl is built around my fresh Cowboy Caviar(link below) and is loaded with color, flavor, and simple ingredients. Think: rice, beans, avocado, salsa, cheese, and all your favorite toppings — ready in minutes!

👉 Don’t have Cowboy Caviar made yet? Grab the recipe here!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick to make. With prepped Cowboy Caviar and cooked rice, dinner is on the table in 15 minutes.
• Totally customizable. Each family member can build their own bowl — no complaints, no waste!
• Meal-prep friendly. Make it once and enjoy it all week long for easy lunches.
• Nutritious & satisfying. Full of fiber, protein, healthy fats, and fresh produce.
• Kid-friendly. Mild flavors with optional toppings for extra flair.

Ingredients

• 2–3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
• 2 cups prepared Cowboy Caviar (recipe here)
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken or ground beef (optional)
• ½ cup shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Tex-Mex cheese blend
• ½ cup fresh salsa (mild or spicy)
• ½ cup guacamole or sliced avocado
• Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for topping)
• Fresh cilantro and lime wedges (for garnish)
• Optional: tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for crunch

Instructions

1. Warm the rice and your protein (if using).
2. In a bowl, start with a base of rice.
3. Top with Cowboy Caviar, meat (if using), salsa, cheese, and guacamole.
4. Add sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and any other toppings you like.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cheese Tips

• Cheddar: Classic and sharp — great for kids.
• Monterey Jack: Mild and melty — perfect for warming bowls.
• Tex-Mex blend: A ready-made mix of cheeses with bold flavor.
• Cotija or Queso Fresco: Crumbly Mexican cheeses that add authenticity and saltiness.

Variations

• Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice.
• Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat.
• Add hot sauce for a spicy kick.
• Try it as a burrito filling!

Closing

This Tex-Mex Rice Bowl is one of those meals you’ll come back to again and again — easy, flexible, and full of flavor. It’s especially great if you’ve already made a batch of Cowboy Caviar, so make extra and stretch your weeknight meals even further!