Vegetarian Refried Bean Burrito Bowls
These easy 30 minute vegetarian burrito bowls are packed with refried beans, fajita veggies and rice, plus all your favorite toppings, to make a hearty and substantial meal in a bowl. Ditch the burrito wrapping and embrace deconstructed burritos full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (300 g) cooked rice
- 1 large head lettuce, shredded
- 14 oz (400 g) canned refried beans
- 1 cup (100 g) grated cheese
- 1 large avocado, sliced - or use guacamole
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
Quick Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, quartered
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 handful cilantro (fresh coriander), chopped
- 2 tbsp red or white onion, finely diced
Roasted Fajita Veggies
- 1 large onion (any color), sliced into strips
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 2 portobello mushrooms, sliced into strips
- 1-2 Tbsps fajita seasoning
- olive oil, for roasting
Instructions
- Get your fajita veggies roasting first - the rest of the prep can be done while they cook.Heat the oven to 200C / 400F. Chop the veggies into slices and add to a baking tray. Toss with just enough olive oil and fajita seasoning to coat them nicely. Place in the oven for about 20 minutes, until the veggies are charred to your liking.1 large onion (any color), 1 large red bell pepper, 2 portobello mushrooms, 1-2 Tbsps fajita seasoning, olive oil
- If you are cooking rice from scratch, set that going next, but if you have microwavable rice you can wait until the final stage to heat that up.You will need 2/3rds of a cup of white rice to get 2 cups of cooked. Cook in a rice cooker or stovetop using your preferred method.2 cups cooked rice
- Prep the pico de gallo, if you are making it from scratch. Chop and combine all ingredients in a bowl.1 cup cherry tomatoes, Juice of 1/2 lime, 1 handful cilantro (fresh coriander), 2 tbsp red or white onion
- Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan, then cover and set aside until it's time to serve.14 oz canned refried beans
- Once the fajita veggies are ready, microwave your rice if necessary, then assemble your bowls! Scoop rice, refried beans and fajita veggies into the sides of the bowls, then add lettuce to fill out the middle. Top with pico de gallo, avocado, cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Add additional cilantro and lime wedges if you wish.Serve immediately.1 large head lettuce, 1 large avocado, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup grated cheese
Calories: 494kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 794mg, Potassium: 915mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 2833IU, Vitamin C: 76mg, Calcium: 321mg, Iron: 3mg