Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
This is the bowl I make on weeks when I want to cut back on meat without sacrificing anything in terms of how filling it feels. Black beans, rice, and roasted peppers make up the base, and salsa keeps it from tasting dry.
Black beans are the backbone of this bowl, providing enough protein and fiber that I don't miss having meat in the mix. Corn and peppers add sweetness and crunch, while salsa keeps everything moist without needing a separate sauce.
This is one of the easiest bowls to customize based on what vegetables I have around, since the beans and rice base is flexible enough to work with almost anything. Avocado goes in last to keep it from browning before I get to eat it.
Full ingredient amounts are on the recipe card, scaled for ten portions. Let everything cool before sealing the containers, then refrigerate what you'll eat within four days and freeze the rest. Keeping the avocado separate until serving is the one step I don't skip with this vegetarian burrito bowl.
Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.
Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
YIELD
10 portions
ESTIMATED NUTRITION
455 calories • 18g protein • 73g carbs • 12g fat per portion
This is the kind of meal I reach for when I want a comforting, homemade dinner without having to cook from scratch every night.
Ingredients
• 5 cans black beans
• 7 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 2 1/2 cup corn
• 5 bell peppers
• 2 1/2 cup salsa
• 2 1/2 avocado
• 1 1/10 cup cheddar
• 2 1/2 tsp cumin
Directions
1. Roast peppers at 425°F for 15 minutes.
2. Divide rice, beans, corn, peppers and salsa.
3. Top with cheese and avocado.
4. Let the food cool briefly, then divide it evenly among 10 airtight meal-prep containers. Add avocado or other delicate fresh toppings just before eating.
Meal-prep notes: Refrigerate promptly and use refrigerated portions within 3–4 days; freeze any portions you will not eat in that window. Reheat hot meals until steaming and 165°F internally. Nutrition is estimated per portion.
