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Protein-Packed Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

All of the bold flavors of a burrito with much less fuss! These vegetarian burrito bowls are delicious, nutritious, and packed with protein.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 425kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 veggie burgers, any brand
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice (or other grain like quinoa)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Romaine lettuce
  • ½ ripe Haas avocado, diced (optional)

Corn salsa:

  • 1 cup cooked corn
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • teaspoon kosher salt

Avocado Cilantro Sauce:

  • ½ ripe Haas avocado
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Cook the veggie burgers according to package directions. Chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix all of the corn salsa ingredients together in a bowl.
  • To make the avocado cilantro sauce, puree all of the ingredients in a mini food processor or blender. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Divide the rice among 4 bowls. Top with equal portions of chopped veggie burger, corn salsa, tomato, lettuce and avocado. Drizzle the avocado cilantro sauce on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2053IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg