TEX-MEX GRAIN BOWL

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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-and they really should! -Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and taco seasoning to a boil. Stir in oats; cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls. Top with beans, salsa, cheese, avocado and toppings as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein.