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Tempeh Burrito Bowls

Spiced and crumbled tempeh makes a fast and easy alternative to beef in these Tempeh Burrito Bowls. Customize the toppings to be vegetarian or vegan! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 56188 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 sweet potato (about 1 lb.) $1.47
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
Seasoned Tempeh*
  • 8 oz. tempeh $2.49
  • 1 cup water $0.00
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste $0.05
  • 2 tsp chili powder $0.20
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp cumin $0.05
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp oregano $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.03
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.03
Bowl Ingredients
  • 4 cups cooked rice $0.47
  • 1/2 cup salsa $0.50
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed $0.30
  • 1 Jalapeño $0.18
  • 1 avocado $1.19
  • 1/4 cup sour cream $0.11

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Peel and dice the sweet potato into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread the cubes out onto a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, then toss to coat. Season with a pinch of salt.
  2. Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring half way through. Once roasted, set aside.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the seasoned tempeh. Crumble the brick of tempeh into a skillet. Add the water, oil, tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 10 cranks of a pepper mill). Stir briefly to combine.
  4. Place a lid on the skillet and turn the heat on to medium. Allow the skillet to come up to a simmer. Let the tempeh simmer, stirring every few minutes, for about 10 minutes total, or until the liquid reduces to a thick sauce.
  5. While the tempeh is simmering, slice the avocado and jalapeño. 
  6. To build the bowls, place 1 cup cooked rice in the bottom of each bowl. Divide the seasoned tempeh, roasted sweet potatoes, corn, and avocado between all four bowls. Top each bowl with 1 to 2 tablespoons of salsa, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, and a few slices of jalapeño. Eat immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • *If you don't have the individual spices, a store-bought taco seasoning packet can be used in their place.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 561.88kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 71.28g (24%) Protein 19.03g (38%) Fat 24.25g (37%) Sodium 1133.5mg (47%) Fiber 10.58g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56188

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 561.88kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 71.28g 24%
Protein 19.03g 38%
Fat 24.25g 37%
Sodium 1133.5mg 47%
Fiber 10.58g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.