DIY Burrito Bowl

Ok please do not hate me for what I'm about to say! LOL! I am NOT a huge fan of that one place that sells these. I will mention no names... Anyway, I love the idea of them and they look so very good! I am going to make one at home. When? I do not know yet but I am.

DIY Chipotle Burrito Bowl (This is the original name of the recipe)

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

1 hour

Author: Fablunch

Serves: 4 bowls

Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Rice

• 2 cups brown rice
• 2 bay leaves
• salt for cooking (kosher salt)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Garlic Beans

• 1 can black or pinto beans (I really like black beans)
• 1 garlic clove
• ½ tsp dry oregano
• ¼ tsp cumin
• dash of chipotle pepper (optional)

Vegetables

• 1 green bell pepper (do not use if you have any type of inflammatory issues/disorders)
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 tsp dry oregano
• ½ tbsp grapeseed oil
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp salt (kosher salt)
• ¼ tsp pepper

Toppings

• fresh salsa
• guacamole
• vegan cheese (lactose free is also an option)
• shredded lettuce

Directions

Cilantro Lime Rice

1. Cook the rice according to the directions on the package (usually for 40-45 minutes). Before water starts to boil add salt and bay leaves.
2. Once the rice is cooked, place in a large bowl and add lemon juice, lime juice and cilantro. Mix well.

Garlic Beans

1. Combine all ingredients in a small pot and heat over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Vegetables

1. Cut peppers and onion into strings.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet.
3. Add red onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes over medium/high heat.
4. Add cut peppers and cook for 5 more minutes.
5. Add the seasoning and continue cooking until the vegetables are soft (about 2 minutes).

Burrito Bowls

1. To assemble the bowls, simply divide the rice, beans and vegetables between 4 bowls and add the toppings.

Borrowed from: http://blog.fablunch.com/diy-chipotle-burrito-bowl/