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Vegan Burrito Bowls with Avocado Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large red bell pepper Blade A, noodles trimmed
  • 3 large green bell pepper Blade A, noodles trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno or more if you like spice
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 2 cups canned black beans drained, rinsed
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • For the green sauce:
  • 1 small avocado
  • 1 large jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1 lightly packed cup cilantro
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • salt and pepper
  • water to thin

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering, add the peppers. Season with oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss well and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes.
  • Once the peppers are done, add the corn and cook for 3-5 minutes or until slightly charred and warmed through. Set the pepper and corn mixture aside.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the tomato mixture - place the cilantro, white onion, tomatoes, jalapeno and lime juice in a small mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  • Also, prepare the green sauce. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor, season with salt and pepper. and pulse until creamy and thick. Add a tablespoon of water at a time until it thins out to be easily combined with the rice, about 3 tablespoons. Add the sauce to the bottom of a medium mixing bowl and add the rice. Stir well to combine.
  • Once everything is prepared and done cooking, divide them onto plates and add the tomato mixture, black beans, and green rice. Serve.