Vegan Burrito Bowl

Vegan burrito bowl with rice, beans, corn, peppers, salsa, and avocado on a plate.

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5 from 5 votes

This is your go-to dinner if you've got a busy schedule and a budget. It only takes 20 minutes to make!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 489kcal

Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 cups instant brown rice
1 jar (12 oz) Salsa I like Trader Joe's Salsa Authentica, but use your favorite
1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
handful cilantro chopped

Creamy Avocado Sauce

1 ripe avocado smashed
⅓ cup dairy free unsweetened, plain yogurt plus extra for thinning out the sauce, if necessary (vegan sour cream can be used instead)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions

Cook the instant rice according to package directions (this usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes depending on brand).
While the rice is cooking, combine all ingredients for the Creamy Avocado Sauce, if using, in a small bowl and stir well to combine. Add additional yogurt, if needed, to reach your desired sauce consistency. Set aside.
When the rice is done add the black beans, corn, and salsa to the same pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Take off the heat, add the bell peppers and cilantro.
Serve with tortilla chips or over chopped Romaine lettuce with a drizzle of the Creamy Avocado Sauce.

Notes

~ Use Minute rice or similar quick-cooking rice to get this meal on your table in 20 minutes or less!

~ Drain and rinse the canned beans to get rid of excess sodium and any tinny taste from the can.

~ Dice the peppers about the same size as the beans and corn so it's easy to scoop it all up with tortilla chips.

~ No need to thaw the frozen corn, just throw it in the pot frozen. It only take a few minutes to warm through.

~ Use a flavorful salsa! Don't skimp on a wimpy salsa here. Since this is providing most of the flavor for the bowls, you want one with bold flavors. If you like heat, grab a spicy one. If not, go for a smoky roasted salsa.

~ Use homemade or store-bought guacamole or simply diced avocado if you want to skip making the creamy avocado sauce.

~ A squeeze of fresh lime juice over the whole bowl will add a fresh, bright flavor.

~ Skip the utensils and scoop up the ingredients with tortilla chips!

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