3tablespoonssoy sauceuse tamari or coconut aminos if gluten free
2tablespoonsliquid smoke
2tablespoonspure maple syrup
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonpaprika
Rice:
4cupssteamed brown rice
2tablespoonsolive oil
1small onionfinely chopped
3clovesgarlicminced
1/4cuptomato paste
1 1/2cupswater
1teaspoonoregano
2teaspoonschili powder
1/2teaspooncumin
1teaspoonsalt
Lime Grilled Peppers:
3limesjuice and zest
2tablespoonsolive oil
4clovesgarlicminced
1small oniondiced
1large or two small each: redgreen, and yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced
salt and pepper to taste
Black Beans/Corn:
2cupsblack beans
2cupswhole kernal corn off the cob
salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
about 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1cupyour favorite salsa(homemade is the best)
avocado slices or guacamole
corn tortilla chips
coconut cream mixed with 1 teaspoon lime juice for "sour cream"
extra limes for squeezing over top
Instructions
"Bacon Bits":
Toast the coconut with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring constantly, until edges are starting to turn golden brown. Reduce heat to low and add remaining ingredients for the "bacon" and stir for another few minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove from heat and pour into a seperate dish so you can use the pan again.
Rice:
Combine onion, garlic, and olive oil in the same large skillet from the "bacon" and saute over medium high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and browned. Stir in remaining ingredients, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is hot. Cover to keep warm until serving.
Lime Grilled Peppers:
While the rice simmers, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet and add lime juice, zest, garlic, onions, and peppers. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes until peppers are softened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour them into a separate dish and cover to keep warm.
The Rest:
Add black beans and corn to the pepper pan and stir over heat for about 3 minutes to warm then season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
Layer your bowls with desired amounts of the hot rice, black beans/corn, peppers, "bacon", and any of your desired toppings!