Southwest Spice Green Chile Bowl (Printable View)
Hearty bowl packed with green chiles, beans, and smoky southwest spices over rice.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 zucchini, diced
06 - 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
→ Legumes
07 - 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
→ Chiles & Tomatoes
09 - 2 (4-ounce) cans diced mild green chiles
10 - 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
→ Grains
11 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
→ Spices & Seasonings
12 - 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
16 - ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
17 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
18 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
→ Toppings (optional)
19 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
20 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
21 - 1 avocado, sliced
22 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
23 - Sliced jalapeños
24 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for another 4–5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add corn, black beans, pinto beans, green chiles, diced tomatoes (with juice), chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir well to combine.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
06 - To serve, spoon cooked rice or quinoa into bowls. Top with the green chile and bean mixture.
07 - Garnish with your choice of cheese, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor
- The combination of smoky spices and fresh vegetables creates layers of taste that develop beautifully as it simmers
- Its endlessly customizable, so you can make it different every time while keeping the soul of the dish intact
02 -
- The flavors continue to develop overnight, so this actually tastes better on day two or three as leftovers
- If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of vegetable broth or water rather than more tomatoes
- Fresh lime juice added right before serving brightens all the spices and makes them pop
03 -
- Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it retains heat beautifully and creates nice caramelized edges on the vegetables
- Warm your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding oil to release their essential oils