Vegan Burrito Bowls

The Vegan Burrito Bowls are amazing for a meal option since the products for this recipe are all plant-based. The time you will require to make this recipe is only 40 minutes. Vegans will not feel the guilt of consuming such a tasty meal. All the ingredients are easily present for you to find. The equipment for this recipe is also not complicated. The Vegan Burrito Bowls come out as refreshing and full of color. Instruction steps for this recipe are not difficult to follow; rather, they are really simple. The overall dish is satisfying to consume, and it also feels lighter. You can prepare this recipe for lunches, casual meals, family dinners, occasions, or events.

STATS:

• Prep time: Fifteen minutes
• Cook duration: 25 minutes
• Total time: 40 minutes
• Portion size: 1 bowl
• Course: Main
• Number of calories: 420 kcal
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 4 bowls
• Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing spoon
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Large pan
• Medium saucepan

INGREDIENTS:

• One cup of brown rice (cooked)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• One onion (small & chopped)
• Two garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• One tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Quarter tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• One cup of cooked black beans
• 1 cup cooked corn kernels
• One medium diced bell pepper
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• One medium sliced avocado
• 2 tbsp of fresh lime juice
• Two tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BROWN RICE:

• Utilize this rice for the foundation of this burrito bowl. This brown rice has fiber in it, and it actually makes the overall meal fulfilling. The texture of brown rice feels great, and it can also give a flavor like nuts. For an alternative, try the use of cauliflower or white rice.

OLIVE OIL:

• A great taste comes along with the use of olive oil, which is also useful in cooking other ingredients. Also, this will improve the richness of the overall dish. You may also use avocado oil as an alternative.

ONION:

• Onion will improve the flavor of the burrito bowl, and it will include a naturally sweet taste. Using onion powder or shallots can be an idea for an alternative.

GARLIC:

• The great savory flavor comes from the addition of garlic in the burrito bowl. The scent of the burrito bowl also improves. Try using garlic powder as an alternative to this ingredient.

SPICES:

• All of the spices will make the burrito bowl more flavorful. For an alternative, try using taco seasoning for the spices.

BLACK BEANS:

• These make the consistency of the burrito bowl creamy, and they will make the overall recipe fulfilling. Chickpeas or kidney beans will also work fine as alternatives.

CORN:

• The color of the burrito bowl will improve with the use of corn, and it will bring sweetness to it as well. Peas are another idea for you to use.

BELL PEPPER:

• The crunchy element comes from the use of bell pepper, and they also include vitamins in the recipe. Another option for this component can be carrots or zucchini.

CHERRY TOMATOES:

• A slight acidity comes along with the use of cherry tomatoes. They are also juicy and bring freshness to the overall recipe. Rather than using cherry tomatoes, there is an option of regular tomatoes to use.

AVOCADO:

• This is the ingredient that provides healthy fats to the dish, and it includes a creamy element as well. If you need an alternative for this ingredient, tahini sauce is a choice.

LIME JUICE:

• Brightness comes along with the addition of lime juice. Lemon juice will also work fine in its place.

CILANTRO:

• Cilantro will give a fresh feeling to the burrito bowl. Green onions will also work fine in the place of cilantro.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Take the large pan and warm up the olive oil inside it on medium flame.
2. First, include the onion and cook for about 4 minutes to make it soft.
3. Then comes the addition of garlic and all the other spices.
4. Mix for a further 30 seconds.
5. Then, include bell pepper, corn, and black beans to cook for 7 minutes.
6. Remove from flame and then include lime juice.
7. Mix the complete mixture properly.
8. Include the rice (cooked) in a bowl, then spread the bean mix over it.
9. Lastly, on top comes the addition of cilantro, avocado, and tomatoes.
10. Enjoy your warm and delicious burrito bowl.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• You can easily have this bowl with some tortillas.
• Use vegan yogurt to top off this dish.
• To include more flavor, try spreading some nutritional yeast.

TIPS:

• To save some time for cooking this dish, try cooking the rice beforehand.
• Rather than cooking the beans, try using beans from a can.
• To have a nice overall texture of this burrito bowl, try chopping the veggies into equal sizes.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store the avocado separately to maintain its freshness. Keep the overall dish inside a sealed box for only 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Freezing the toppings and the avocado is not a great idea. It’s possible to store the bean mix and the rice for only 2 months.

FAQs:

Will this burrito bowl work fine if I want to make it beforehand to save time?

• This burrito bowl is a good choice for meal prepping.

Are all the ingredients in this recipe gluten-free?

• Naturally, the products do not include any gluten in the bowl.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 4.2 g

Calcium: 90 g

Vitamin A: 3,200 IU

Calories: 420 kcal

Net carbs: 52 g

Total carbs: 65 grams

Fiber: 13 g

Protein: 14 grams

Sodium: 420 g

Potassium: 820 grams