30 Minute Meatless Taco Bowls

This meal was born out of necessity and trying to figure out what the heck I was going to feed my kids for lunch. We had a bunch of random things in the fridge/pantry, but I’m so happy with what came together that I just had to snap a photo and share it with you all. This meatless meal came together in less than 30 minutes and was super packed with flavor and nutrition. Plus the mango pico de gallo? Perfect for mango season! We topped ours with cheese, jalapenos, and dahi — but my Copycat Mexican Queso would also be a great topping! Did I mention how cheap this meal is? Especially for my US friends — as long as you use dried beans, this meal should be less than $5. You can’t beat that!

30 Minute Meatless Taco Bowls

30 minutes - serves 4-6

Taco Beans

2 cups rajma chitra beans, soaked overnight, drained (pinto beans)

1 tbs chili powder

1 tbs paprika

1 tbs garlic powder

1 tbs onion powder

1 tsp cumin

1 liter filtered water or chicken broth

salt & pepper

Cilantro Lime Rice

2 cups rice

4 cups water

juice of 5 nimbu, plus the zest of one of them (2 limes + zest of one)

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Mango Pico de Gallo

3 tomatoes, diced (roma)

1/4 onion, diced

1 mango, diced

juice of 2 nimbu (juice of one lime)

1 tbs olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4-1/2 cup diced pickled jalapeno

2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro

salt to taste

1. In your instant pot or pressure cooker, add all the ingredients for the taco beans. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and lower the heat to the lowest setting, cover, and set a 10 minute timer (DO NOT open the lid). After 10 minutes, cut the flame off completely and set another timer for 15 minutes. DO NOT open the lid until the 15 minutes is up.

3. While the rice is cooking, mix all the ingredients for the Mango Pico de Gallo together and set aside in the refrigerator to chill.

4. Once the 25 minute timer on the rice is up, fluff the rice and add the nimbu juice, zest, and cilantro the rice, tossing to incorporate fully.

5. Once the Instant Pot timer is up, quick release the pressure.

6. Serve in a bowl with cilantro lime rice, taco beans, mango pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings!