Vegan Healthy Burrito Bowl

A simple, healthy burrito bowl perfect for lazy nights (just like the recipes in the Busy Moms Cookbook!)! Use this healthy bowl recipe to load up on veggies, plant-based protein, and tasty healthy fats. Stay full and not have to worry about lots of food prep!

Bowls have become a staple in our house because in my opinion.. everything tastes better in a bowl! My husband disagrees of course and for some insane reason thinks that bowls are only for cereal. Seriously, nothing else. He even eats pasta off a plate. He is wrong 😛

I love this healthy burrito bowl because it’s so full of color! Color not only makes a dish more appetizing but it also provides you with a variety of nutrients too.

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Why The Healthy Burrito Bowl Rocks

Once I started getting more into bowls, I purchased the book “Whole Bowls” by Alison Day and realized just how awesome roasted sweet potatoes are. 

They work beautifully to bring flavor to a bowl and also a little sweetness. When roasted they almost caramelize and it makes them delicious. The truth is unless they’re roasted I’m not actually a huge fan of sweet potatoes- crazy right?? Though I do sub them into this pumpkin pie smoothie from time to time.

This bowl is vegan mainly because I wanted the focus to be on the veggies in the bowl and not the meat

Rotating Roasted Veggies

It’s the sweet potatoes that make this burrito bowl super tasty. When roasted, they almost caramelized in the oven. And while I love the flavor combo of this vegan burrito bowl it’s also possible to do with any veggies you like- not just peppers.

Use what you have! Roasted sweet potato works perfectly with roasted cauliflower, Brussels or anything else you happen to have in your fridge. So, don’t feel limited.

Busy Mom Hack

The first step to keeping life simple is ALWAYS having rice cooked in the fridge (or noodles). Truly, this step alone saves you oodles of time throughout your week.

Personally, I double batch rice so that there’s always some in the fridge for speedy recipes throughout the week. We practically live off roasted veggies so whenever you’re cooking some, double.

How To Make This Burrito Bowl Whole30

Because this burrito bowl recipe is rice-based it makes it heavy for some. If you’re looking to make this burrito bowl paleo or even whole30, simply swap the rice out for cauliflower rice.

The flavor remains but the bowl itself is a bit lighter. And you add in an extra veggie 😉

Avocado Dressing

This vegan burrito bowl is that it’s topped with super yummy, creamy and perfect avocado dressing. 

I love avocado dressing and could pretty much put that sh** on everything. It makes the bowl flavorful and gives it a nice dose of healthy fats! So basically, don’t skip it.

Avocados are one of the top-rated health-foods and extremely versatile (they even work for chocolate pudding).

Don’t have access to fresh ones? No problem! If you thaw the frozen ones enough to blend, this recipe still works 😉

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• Measuring spoons
• Bamboo cutting board

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Vegan Healthy Burrito Bowl

This easy & healthy burrito bowl is not only full of color but perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Vegan and delicious.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 686 kcal

Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

• 2 sweet potatoes cut into small chunks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 cups basmati rice cooked
• 1 can black beans rinsed
• 2 bell peppers sliced thinly
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tomatoes chopped
• 1 avocado ripe
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place sweet potatoes in a bowl and toss with olive oil and sea salt.
   
2. Line a baking tray with tinfoil and spread out the sweet potatoes. Cook for 24-26 minutes turning once halfway through. Potatoes should be tender.
   
3. In the meantime...

4. Heat a pan over medium to high heat and add in the coconut oil. Once hot, add in the bell peppers and sauté for three minutes. Toss in the chili powder, paprika, and cayenne. Toss to combine and cook 2-5 more minutes (cook until preferred density. If you like them still crunchy cook until heated through. Or, if you want them soft, cook longer).

   
5. Make the avocado dressing: in a mini blender combine the avocado, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
   

6. Assemble to the bowl: place rice on the bottom and top with peppers, tomatoes, black beans, and sweet potatoes. Drizzle the 1-1.5 tablespoons of avocado dressing on top.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Healthy Burrito Bowl

Amount Per Serving

Calories 686 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Sodium 724mg31%

Potassium 1360mg39%

Carbohydrates 107g36%

Fiber 17g71%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 20220IU404%

Vitamin C 97mg118%

Calcium 103mg10%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This healthy dinner bowl makes an easy dinner and a nutrient filed one. It’s filled with color and nutrient-dense ingredients making it perfect for growing kids and busy families. It’s comforting, delicious and simple- it’ll become a staple in your recipe repertoire in no time!