Southwestern Brown Rice Bowl

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

brown rice

shallot, roughly chopped

2 cups

tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, tough stems removed

1 clove

garlic

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

1/2 cup

olive oil

2 tbsp

red wine vinegar

1 tsp

salt

Black Beans

recipe Guacamole

Pico de Gallo (recipe below)

Shredded Romaine Lettuce

Chopped yellow or orange bell peppers

Freshly Shredded Colby Jack Cheese

Additional cilantro for garnish

1 1/2 lb

ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice

Kosher salt

1/2

large white onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)

to 2 jalapeño chilies, finely diced (seeds and membranes removed for a milder salsa)

1/2 cup

finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 tbsp

lime juice from 1 lime