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These Vegan Chipotle Burrito Bowls are bursting with fiesta flavors, easy, customizable, hearty and most importantly, DELICIOUS! I guarantee they are going to become a dinner favorite AND they are perfect for entertaining too!

Nourishing, filling and good-for-you, Chipotle-inspired Burrito Bowl comes together in minutes! Full of fresh ingredients and incredible texture (thanks to Gardein Beefless Ground) these burrito bowls are a ridiculously nutritious meal that even your pickiest easters will enjoy!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CHIPOTLE VEGAN BURRITO BOWL

In addition to their unbelievable flavor, you’ll also love this burrito bowl recipe because they are:

Easy: just add your rice to your rice cooker, chop your fresh ingredients and cook up your beefless ground in a skillet with a little seasoning.
Customizable: use all or some of the suggested fixings to customize your chipotle burrito bowls to your preference – use your favorite type of rice, salsa, beans and add-ins or turn it into a burrito bowl bar like we do!
Fresh: nothing but fresh, vegan ingredients here.
Make ahead: You can prep all the toppings ahead of time so your burrito bowls come together quickly when its time to eat!
Leftovers: Enjoy burrito bowls for dinner, then enjoy the delicious leftovers for lunch, on top of a salad or wrapped in a tortilla the next day.
Everyone loves them! Whether you serve burrito bowls to your family or at your next get-together, everyone is satisfied.

WHAT IS GARDEIN?

Gardein™ is the always vegan, delicious, plant-based alternative to making everyday meals that you crave, without adding meat.

Years ago, after removing dairy and eggs due to my son’s food allergies, I made a dietary switch to also ditch meat and follow a plant-based diet. Honestly, after years of eating meat, the hardest thing was recreating comfort foods, tastes and textures that my family still craved. That’s when I found Gardein™ products in the freezer section at our local Sprouts.

They have almost everything you’d ever want! Chick’n Nuggets, Chick’n Patties and Tenders, Breakfast Sau’sage, Beefless Strips and so much more. Gardein™ also has gluten-free options like Garden Veggie Burger, Black Bean Burger, Chick’n Scallopini and the Beefless Ground that I use in this Chipotle Bowl.

GARDEIN BEEFLESS GROUND

With people searching for better-for-you food options, allergen-friendly choices and looking for ways to reduce their consumption of animal products, you can see why products like Gardein™ are needed. They provide a tasty alternative to make your favorite foods meatless!

Spaghetti, taco, lasagna and our vegan Chipotle Burrito Bowls all rely on Gardein’s Beefless Ground without sacrificing great taste and texture. And if you don’t believe me, just ask my husband who isn’t vegan, but LOVES it!

HOW DO YOU MAKE BURRITO BOWLS?

With school and sports in full swing, our dinner routine can be a little hectic which is why we rely on meals like burrito bowls which come together quickly.

Start cooking the rice (quinoa, cauliflower rice, brown rice) according to package directions whether that is on the stovetop or in a rice cooker. This takes the longest, so just start here!
Sauté peppers & onion in a skillet or add them to a sheet pan with a little oil and taco seasoning then roast in the oven for 15 minutes. The latter is my favorite choice because I LOVE roasted veggies and it allows me to have everything going at 1 time.
While the veggies are roasting and the rice is cooking, grab your skillet and start sautéing the package of beefless ground, sprinkled with taco seasoning until browned and hot.
Heat up the beans and corn. If you prefer the taste of charred corn but don’t want to mess up another pan, just wipe off and reuse the skillet after the “ground” is sautéed.
Now, all that’s left is to assemble the burrito bowls! Start with a base of rice and seasoned beefless ground then let each person Make-Their-Own-Burrito-Bowl filled with roasted veggies, beans, tomatoes, corn, shredded lettuce and any other toppings you’d like to include – like guac and jalapeño.

Then dig in!

ARE BURRITO BOWLS GOOD FOR YOU?

As long as you’re smart about what ingredients you choose, a burrito bowl can be an incredibly wholesome dinner. Ours is well-balanced with plant-based protein, carbs and beneficial fats.

For this recipe, we used:

Plant-based Protein: These vegan Chipotle Burrito Bowls feature Gardein™ Beefless Ground, but you could also use their Chik’n Strips on nights you want to change it up.
Rice: Keep it simple or season with a little salt, cilantro and lime juice. You could also use quinoa, brown rice or cauliflower rice in its place.
Black beans: These add extra protein, vitamins and just structure to your bowl. However, sub with red beans, chick peas or refried beans.
Corn: Frozen corn in the freezer is a time saver. Add it warmed or char it in a skillet for a smoky sweet flavor. My Fav!
Onion & Orange Pepper strips: Toss in raw strips or do a quick roast in the oven while “meat” is sautéing.
Add-ins: Avocado slices, diced tomato, lettuce…basically whatever else you have on hand for extra nutrients, crunch and texture.

BURRITO BOWL RECIPE MEAL PREP

Meal prep? HECK YA! Burrito bowls are an excellent meal prep option if you make them ahead of time and serve later. Just pack prepared food into containers and refrigerate until you’re ready. You can pack it in a lunchbox and eat it as is, or turn it into a taco salad or stuffed burrito.

GET YOUR PRINTABLE COUPON

Whether you are vegan, have food restrictions or want to join in on Meatless Monday’s, you want to make sure you give Gardein™ a try.

Starting August 13 until November 9, 2019, you can Buy 2 Gardein™ Meatless Meat products and Get 1 Free at any Sprouts Farmer’s Market Store. Click here for your ⇥Coupon ⇤.

And don’t forget to grab a bag of their Beefless Ground so you can make this spectacular Chipotle Burrito Bowl!

VEGAN CHIPOTLE BURRITO BOWL RECIPE