Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

These vegetarian burrito bowls are brimming with flavor from roasted sweet corn, black beans and rice, southwest spices, fresh salsa, and lime-infused sour cream. And the best part – this one bowl dinner is ready in under 30 minutes!

These vegetarian burrito bowls are:

  • Quick & Easy
  • Ready in under 30 minutes
  • Flavorful!
  • Protein-Packed
  • 100% Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free

How to Make Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

  • Roast the corn kernels in the oven.
  • Cook the beans and rice on the stove-top.
  • Mix up the fresh salsa and the lime-infused sour cream.
  • Assemble the burrito bowls!

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels fresh
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • ½ cup jasmine rice
  • 15 oz black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 2 limes zested and halved
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tbsp cilantro fresh
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • olive oil
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • hot sauce optional

Instructions

Roast the Corn

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse the corn kernels and at them dry with a paper towel.
  • Spread corn kernels on a baking sheet in a single layer, and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Roast for 17-20 minutes, until corn is beginning to get crispy.

Prepare the Beans and Rice.

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium non-stick pot, over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the rice, black beans, and vegetable broth. Stir.
  • Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic, and a large pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-17 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Add additional salt and black pepper, to taste.

Make the fresh salsa.

  • In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, lime zest, and cilantro.
  • Squeeze in the juice of one lime. Add 1 tsp olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Stir to combine, and set aside.

Make the Lime-Sour Cream

  • In a small bowl mix together the sour cream and juice from half a lime.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Assemble the Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

  • Divide the rice and beans mixture between two serving bowls.
  • Add half of the roasted corn, fresh salsa, and avocado slices to each bowl.
  • Sprinkle half of the Monterey-Jack Cheese over each bowl.
  • Top each bowl with a dollop of the lime-sour cream, and hot sauce (if desired).

Nutrition

Calories: 815kcalCarbohydrates: 137gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 756mgPotassium: 1857mgFiber: 32gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1286IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 8mg
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