Tex-Mex Grain Bowl

Name: Tex-Mex Grain Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 2 cups old-fashioned oats or multigrain hot cereal; 1 cup black beans, rinsed, drained and warmed; 1 cup salsa; 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; Optional: Pitted ripe olives, sour cream and chopped cilantro

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

This Tex-Mex grain bowl is special because it is not only healthy but also delicious. Oatmeal is one of those dishes often eaten sweetened. People rarely think about using it in a savory dish—but they really should! —Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina

Updated at: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:24:15 GMT