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    Home » Entrées/Main Dishes » Fresh Burrito Bowl

    Fresh Burrito Bowl

    Published: Nov 13, 2014 · Modified: Aug 26, 2018 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

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    Fresh Burrito Bowl garnished with avocado cream

    This fresh burrito bowl is a complete meal in a bowl. Fresh crunchy vegetables, quinoa, black beans and optional chicken drizzled with a zesty avocado cream bring all the flavours of the Southwest to your weeknight dinner table.
    Fresh Burrito Bowl with title

    Is there anyone who starts seeking inspiration for dinner ideas at 5 p.m. (or what I used to call "the crying hour")?

    Nope. We all want to be w-a-a-ay beyond that stage when we're hungry. This Fresh Burrito Bowl is a quick meal that you can easily customize to your liking by swapping in or deleting some ingredients.

    Don't like quinoa? Use rice instead. Like meat? Add some chicken. Choose your sauce to top it off, or make both the Chipotle Crema and the Avocado Crema and offer a choice. Want it dairy-free? Choose the Avocado Crema instead.
    Fresh Burrito Bowl garnished with avocado cream

    It's also a meal you can prepare the night before. Just have all the fresh ingredients chopped and stored in the fridge and ready to assemble for those busy weeknights. Feel like Martha.
    Fresh Burrito Bowl ingredients: tomatoes, black beans, corn, green onions, red peppers
    Fresh, full of flavour, loaded with healthy protein, lots of crunch and topped off with a creamy piquant sauce, this is simply a bowl full of antioxidants. We voted, and even though I am usually a huge fan of chipotle, the Avocado Crema won, HANDS DOWN. That dreamy creamy drizzle of avocado, lime and cilantro takes this meal from good to great.

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    Fresh Burrito Bowl

    A super fresh and flavourful burrito bowl made even healthier by adding quinoa. This makes a great weeknight meal that can easily be adapted to your family's tastes.
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    Course: Entrée/Main Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 337kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup quinoa cooked in 2 cups water
    • 1 cup salsa, homemade or store-bought
    • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
    • 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
    • 1 red bell pepper. diced
    • ½ green bell pepper. diced
    • 1 14 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 2 Roma tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped

    Chipotle Crema

    • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • juice of 1 lime
    • pinch of salt

    Avocado Crema

    • 2 cups loosely packed cilantro
    • 1 avocado
    • juice of 1 lime
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Cook quinoa, then set aside to cool. Mix with the salsa and put in the bottom of the serving bowl.
    • Layer the remaining ingredients on top.
    • Top with EITHER the Chipotle Crema or the Avocado Crema
    • Chipotle Crema--simply stir all ingredients together.
    • Avocado Crema--put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4385IU | Vitamin C: 45.1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Fresh Burrito Bowl
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 337 Calories from Fat 216
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 24g37%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Cholesterol 3mg1%
    Sodium 511mg22%
    Potassium 657mg19%
    Carbohydrates 28g9%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 4385IU88%
    Vitamin C 45.1mg55%
    Calcium 88mg9%
    Iron 1.7mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Fresh Burrito Bowl. All the flavours of the Southwest! Quinoa, black beans and fresh crispy vegetables, drizzled in avocado cream. We like this for an easy weeknight meal. Leftovers for lunch are even better!
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    Comments

    1. Sheryl

      January 08, 2017 at 5:44 pm

      In your post it states to use chipotle crema and and avacado crema. I am not familiar with your recipes for these. I can assume to use chipotle and mexican crema but can you please give me the recipe for these? Thanks so much. I prefer pinto in lieu of black beans and maybe some grilled or rotisserie chicken if I don't feel like cooking and look forward to trying.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        January 08, 2017 at 5:56 pm

        Hi Sheryl,
        The ingredients for both chipotle cream and avocado cream are right under their titles in the recipe box. I'll update the recipe to make it a little more clear. You can use one or the other, as you prefer. Rotisserie chicken is a great option for those busy nights! Thanks for your question.

        Reply
    2. Linda Hearsey

      November 19, 2014 at 3:03 pm

      I have made many layered salads like this but the Avocado Creme on this is SENSATIONAL!! I used white balsamic vinegar and it had just the perfect bite to it. This one is a winner in my books!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 19, 2014 at 3:05 pm

        I know, I know!! We couldn't get enough of it and started thinking about all the other dishes we could use it on. White balsamic is a great idea.

        Reply
    3. Debbie

      November 13, 2014 at 9:46 am

      Love how just looking at your recipes makes me feel like making them. No crying hour required..I just see what you've got going. Putting together my menu for our Mexican fiesta night during Christmas break. Thanks. This will make an easy twist to my usual Santa Fe salad.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 13, 2014 at 11:30 am

        Thanks! I think I might steal your idea for a Mexican night during the holidays! It's an easy cuisine to make gluten-free and dairy-free.

        Reply

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