Vegan Burrito Bowls Loaded with Veggies
Hearty and healthy vegan burrito bowls are loaded with veggies, and black beans with southwestern spices over a bed of brown rice topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and avocado.
Servings: 6
Calories: 447kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 small red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 yellow squash diced
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels removed
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 15 oz can of black bean rinsed and drained
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ cup vegetable stock divided
Brown Rice
- 2 cups brown rice
- 4 cups water
Garnish
- 2 tablespoon cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Prepare brown rice according to package instructions.
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a sauté pan, add ¼ cup of vegetable stock or water. Add the diced onions to the pan—Sauté on medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add corn, red peppers, and spices. Cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and the rinsed and drained black beans with ½ cup of vegetable stock. Reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Assemble your burrito bowls. Add cooked brown rice to the bottom of your bowl. Top with vegetable and black bean mixture. Top with roughly chopped cilantro, a side of mashed avocado, shredded lettuce, diced tomato and a wedge of lime.
Notes
Tip for Making Vegan Burrito Bowls
- For quick preparation, make the brown rice in advance.
- Don't overcook the veggies; you still want them to have some texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 1052mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1615IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg