JetBlue Budget Bowl with Roasted Rainbow Veggies

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A hearty, budget-friendly bowl featuring roasted vegetables and black beans, designed for energy efficiency and simplicity like JetBlue's affordable flights. This american-inspired vegetarian ready in about 60 minutes pairs uncooked Brown rice, (15 oz), drained and rinsed Black beans, halved Cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, uncooked Brown rice
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed Black beans
• 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced 1/2 inch Zucchini
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped Red onion
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Chili powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1, juiced Lime
• 2 tbsp, chopped Cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 1 cup uncooked brown rice with 2 cups water according to package instructions (simmer 35-40 minutes). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2-inch diced zucchini, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
3. Step 3: In a serving bowl, combine cooked rice, drained black beans (1 can, 15 oz), roasted vegetables, and 1/4 cup lime juice. Toss gently and top with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.