Nutrition Power Up Your Next Meal

Power Up Your Next Meal

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Avocado, eggs and bacon are the makings of a pretty incredible sandwich. In this main dish meal, you also get the benefits of fiber and added protein from the black beans and brown rice combination. Plus, the secret to the perfect everything bagel is all in the seasoning and this dish has that too! Now this is the way to power up any meal.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup dry 15-minute brown rice
  • broth
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • strips cooked bacon
  • shredded lettuce
  • plum tomato, diced
  • hard-cooked eggs, diced
  • canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • avocado, sliced
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • low fat mayonnaise

Everything Bagel Seasoning

  • black sesame seeds
  • white sesame seeds
  • minced dried garlic
  • dried onion flakes
  • salt

INSTRUCTIONS

ONE: Everything Bagel rice: In a medium-sized saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, mix together rice, broth and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside covered for 10 minutes.

TWO: Split rice evenly between 4 bowls. Top with crumbled bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato, hard-cooked egg, black beans, avocado and cheese. Drizzle with mayonnaise and sprinkle with a touch of the seasoning. 

Tip: To make Everything Bagel seasoning, in a small jar mix ingredients together. Shake to combine all ingredients and use as needed.