Description
Grilled Veggie Burrito Bowls with Black Beans & Green Rice (Vegetarian, Vegan) offer a vibrant and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. This dish features smoky grilled vegetables paired with creamy green rice, creating layers of flavor and texture that are both delicious and customizable. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these bowls are packed with nutrients and can be tailored to suit every palate. With a quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, you can enjoy a delightful meal that keeps you full without feeling weighed down. Elevate your dining experience by adding your favorite toppings and serving alongside zesty sauces for an interactive meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or high smoke point vegetable oil of choice
- 2 ears sweet corn, husked
- 3 large bell peppers (color of choice), sliced from stem into 3–4 flat planks
- 2 red onions, peeled & sliced into ⅛ths (with root end intact)
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled as desired & sliced into ½-inch rounds (crosswise) or planks (lengthwise)
- 1 (one) 15-ounce can black beans, drained & rinsed
- kosher salt & ground black pepper, to season
- green rice (2 cups cooked brown rice or rice of choice, 1 large avocado, 2 jalapeños, deseeded as desired & roughly chopped, 3 cloves garlic, 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves & tender stems, 2 large, juicy limes, juiced (about ¼ cup juice), ¼ cup water, kosher salt & ground black pepper, to season)
- pico de gallo or salsa of choice
- chopped lettuce
- finely chopped cilantro
- sour cream or cashew crema
- guacamole or mashed avocado
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (450–500°F).
- In a food processor, blend avocado, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy. Add cooked brown rice and mix well.
- Prepare vegetables on a baking sheet with avocado oil, salt, and pepper; grill each side for 3–4 minutes until charred.
- Assemble bowls with green rice at the base, topped with grilled veggies, corn, black beans, lettuce, and optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (430g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 18g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg