Grilled Veggie Burrito Bowls with Black Beans & Green Rice (Vegetarian, Vegan)
Discover the vibrant flavors of Grilled Veggie Burrito Bowls with Black Beans & Green Rice, the perfect meal for any occasion. This delightful dish is packed with colorful grilled vegetables, protein-rich black beans, and creamy cilantro lime rice, making it a satisfying yet light choice for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting friends, these customizable bowls will impress everyone at your table. Easy to prepare and entirely plant-based, they cater to various dietary preferences while bursting with taste. Grab your favorite toppings and dive into a wholesome culinary adventure!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 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 (below)
- Pico de gallo or salsa of choice
- Chopped lettuce
- Finely chopped cilantro
- Sour cream or cashew crema
- Guacamole or mashed avocado
- Lime wedges
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 450–500°F.
- In a food processor, blend avocado, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in cooked rice and set aside.
- Toss corn, bell peppers, onions, and sweet potato with avocado oil and seasonings on a baking sheet. Grill vegetables for 3–4 minutes per side until charred.
- Chop veggies and assemble bowls starting with green rice followed by grilled veggies, black beans, and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg