5 from 15 votes
Protein-Packed Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
These Protein-Packed Vegetarian Burrito Bowls combine cooked veggie burgers with brown rice and fresh vegetables like romaine, grape tomatoes, and avocado. A vibrant corn salsa and creamy avocado cilantro sauce add brightness and moisture. The bowls layer textures from tender veggie burger pieces, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and the smooth avocado-based dressing for a satisfying meat-free meal option that can work for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
425 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 veggie burgers any brand
- 3 cups brown rice cooked; or other grain like quinoa
- 1 cup grape tomato quartered
- 1 ½ cups romaine lettuce shredded
- ½ avocado diced (optional, ripe, Hass
Corn salsa:
- 1 cup corn cooked
- 2 tablespoons onion red, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Avocado Cilantro Sauce:
- ½ avocado ripe haas variety
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt nonfat plain
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
- 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook the veggie burgers according to package directions. Chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix all of the corn salsa ingredients together in a bowl.
- To make the avocado cilantro sauce, puree all of the ingredients in a mini food processor or blender. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Divide the rice among 4 bowls. Top with equal portions of chopped veggie burger, corn salsa, tomato, lettuce and avocado. Drizzle the avocado cilantro sauce on top. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 bowl
Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
556mg
(23%)
Potassium
832mg
(18%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2053IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 832mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2053IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.