{"id":18479,"date":"2026-10-15T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T09:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robertrosebooks.com\/?p=18479"},"modified":"2026-10-21T20:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T20:27:40","slug":"santa-fe-rice-bowl-meal-in-a-jar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robertrosebooks.com\/can\/santa-fe-rice-bowl-meal-in-a-jar\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Fe Rice Bowl: A Meal in a Jar"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”18480″ background_image_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-8-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Santa Fe Rice Bowl: A Meal in a Jar” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:72|text_align:center|line_height:72px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”40″][vc_column_text]This Santa Fe Rice Bowl makes a satisfying lunch you can prepare ahead and pack in a mason jar. This Santa Fe Rice Bowl pairs brown rice and black beans with creamy avocado, while cherry tomatoes and orange pepper add freshness. A spoonful of sour cream and hot pepper sauce becomes the dressing when you turn the jar out into a bowl.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The recipe comes from our <\/span>150 Best Meals in a Jar<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Tanya Linton, a cookbook that brings the convenience of jar meals to everyday cooking. Alongside rice bowls, the book includes ideas for breakfasts and desserts. This recipe is a useful starting point if you want to prepare lunch ahead without spending your morning assembling it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”6%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”50px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”15px” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ingredients” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%23333333″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]You\u2019ll<\/span> need one 1-quart (1 L) mason jar. Set aside enough time for the rice to cool completely before you begin layering.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1\u00bc cups (300 mL) water<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bd cup (125 mL) long-grain brown rice<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bc tsp (1 mL) salt<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bd cup (125 mL) chopped avocado<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1 tsp (5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1 tbsp (15 mL) sour cream<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1 tsp (5 mL) hot pepper sauce<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bd cup (125 mL) rinsed drained canned black beans<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bd cup (125 mL) sliced cherry tomatoes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bc cup (60 mL) chopped orange bell pepper<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bc cup (60 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh cilantro<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][vc_custom_heading text=”As seen in” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%23333333″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”30″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][image_with_animation image_url=”16567″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_top=”20px” img_link=”https:\/\/robertrosebooks.com\/catalogue\/best-of-bridge-everyday-celebrations\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Cook the Rice and Layer the Jar” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%23333333″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

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  1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice and salt, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Let cool completely.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Place avocado in a bowl and drizzle with lemon juice, tossing to coat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Spoon sour cream into the jar and drizzle with hot pepper sauce, wiping down any splashes on the side of the jar. Layer rice, beans, tomatoes, avocado, orange pepper, cheese and cilantro. Seal the jar and refrigerate for up to 3 days.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Remove the jar from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving, to bring it to room temperature. Turn the jar upside down in a bowl, scooping out the sour cream and dolloping it over the rice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][heading]\n

    Try the Chicken Variation of this Salad<\/h2>\n[\/heading][vc_column_text]For the Chicken Santa Fe Rice Bowl variation, add 1 cup (250 mL) cold chopped cooked chicken on top of the orange pepper.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Keep a serving bowl handy when you pack this lunch. Turning out the jar lets you mix the toppings into the rice and distribute the sour cream rather than eating through each layer separately.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Once you\u2019ve tried this bowl, explore our collection of <\/span>cookbooks and wellness books<\/span><\/a> for your next great recipe or healthy living project!\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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