# Mexican Bowl

Recipe by [Amir Haddad](https://fridge.menu/en/u/amirhaddad)

A vibrant Mexican-style bowl with smoky black bean purée, charred sweetcorn, fresh avocado and tomatoes, finished with lime and crème fraîche.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Other

Contains: milk

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![AI photo: Mexican Bowl](https://image.fridge.menu/adaptations/hj51bxqf/ec9fefb65ba61b5d2ee45b1a45bf1f5d79e195a131820e10be9db924269b6429.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 tsp [Ground cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin)
- 1 tsp [Ground coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-coriander)
- 2 can [Black beans](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-beans) — drained and rinsed
- 100 ml [Vegetable stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 1 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground, to taste
- 150 g [Sweetcorn](https://fridge.menu/en/i/corn)
- 10 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 2 pcs [Avocado](https://fridge.menu/en/i/avocado) — sliced
- 15 pcs [Cherry tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato) — quartered
- 75 g [Mature cheddar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cheddar) — coarsely grated
- 1 pcs [Lime](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lime) — juiced
- 1 pcs [Red onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/red-onion) — finely chopped
- 125 g [Lettuce](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lettuce) — your choice of leaves
- ½ pcs [Cucumber](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cucumber) — diced
- 100 ml [Crème fraîche](https://fridge.menu/en/i/creme-fraiche)
- 1 bunch [Fresh coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander)

## Steps

1. Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil in a small saucepan with the cumin and ground coriander until fragrant and the onion has softened. (4 min)
2. Add the beans and vegetable stock to the pan and let it simmer until the beans are heated through. (4 min)
3. Remove the pan from the heat and blitz with a stick blender until smooth (or leave slightly chunky if you prefer). (2 min)
4. Heat a medium frying pan over medium-high heat and melt the butter until sizzling. (1 min)
5. Fry the sweetcorn, stirring, over high heat until golden. (4 min)
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and spoon over the lettuce. (1 min)
7. Arrange all the components in bowls, keeping each ingredient separate: start with the lettuce, then the fried sweetcorn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cheddar, cucumber and beans. (3 min)
8. Drizzle with lime juice and crème fraîche, then scatter over fresh coriander before serving. (1 min)

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/mexican-bowl-hj51bxqf

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