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Veggie Burrito Bowl With Cilantro Lime Rice recipe by Joyful Balance

Veggie Burrito Bowl With Cilantro Lime Rice

Delaney Marie
This Veggie Burrito Bowl With Cilantro Lime Rice is the perfect vegan lunch or dinner! Sautéed veggies, spiced black beans, Creamy Cilantro Dressing, and of course Cilantro Lime Rice come together to make a delicious combination of flavors that everyone will love. Also perfect for prepping the components over the weekend and then assembling bowls throughout the week!
*Note that From Start to Finish is an estimate that includes 20 minutes to prep your ingredients (including soaking your cashews), and 45 minutes to complete the steps of the recipe and assemble your bowls.
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From Start to Finish1 hour 5 minutes
Servings4 bowls

Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 1 cup jasmine rice - (uncooked)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice - (from about 1 lime)
  • Optional: 2 teaspoon lime zest - (from about 1 lime)
  • ¼ cup cilantro - roughly chopped

Sautéed Veggies

  • 1 large red onion - sliced
  • 1 medium bell pepper - cut into strips
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Spiced Black Beans

  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 can black beans - drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn - thawed
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • salt - to taste

Creamy Cilantro Dressing

  • ¼ cup raw cashews - soaked in very hot water for 20-30 minutes (OR in room temperature water overnight)
  • ⅓ cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 tablespoon water

Toppings

  • 1.5 cups romaine - chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved or quartered
  • salsa - (optional)
  • guacamole - (optional)
  • shredded vegan cheese - (optional)

Instructions

Prepare Cilantro Lime Rice

  • Cook rice according to package directions (while it cooks you can work on the sautéed veggies, spiced black beans, and/or Creamy Cilantro Dressing)
  • Once rice is cooked, stir in salt, lime juice (& optional lime zest), and cilantro. Add more salt to taste, if needed.

Prepare Sautéed Veggies

  • Bring a nonstick pan to medium heat on the stovetop. Add your onion, bell pepper, dried oregano, and salt. Sauté 7-10 minutes, or until onions are slightly caramelized. Add splashes of water as needed to prevent sticking.

Prepare Spiced Black Beans

  • Bring another nonstick pan to medium heat on the stovetop. Add your garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  • Add black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, and salt to the pan. Stir to combine and cook until warmed through (usually another 3 minutes)

Prepare Creamy Cilantro Dressing

  • Drain soaked cashews. Add to a high powered blender with all other dressing ingredients, and blend until smooth

Assemble Veggie Burrito Bowls

  • Split Cilantro Lime Rice, sautéed veggies, spiced black beans, romaine, and cherry tomatoes between 4 bowls. Drizzle with Creamy Cilantro Dressing. If desired, add optional salsa, guacamole, and/or shredded vegan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
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