Meatless Friday: Tempeh Burrito Bowls

For Meatless Friday, Elizabeth Varga shares a recipe for a vegan version of Chipotle's burrito bowls. Download our printable recipe card.

These tempeh burrito bowls start with tempeh, of course! It's pan-cooked and tossed with a few spices, similar to the spices used for Chipotle's chicken.

Make these bowls extra flavorful with a cilantro rice, some sautéed black beans, a homemade salsa, and all of your favorite toppings.

These bowls are packed with protein from the tempeh. They're great as meal prep, or for an easy weeknight meal!

Tempeh Burrito Bowls

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

Tempeh

• 2 8 Ounce Blocks Tempeh, cubed
• 2-4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, Tamari, or Liquid Aminos
• 1 Teaspoon Paprika
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke
• 1/4 Teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

Cilantro Lime Rice

• 1 Cup White Rice
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Cilantro

Beans

• 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 15oz Can Black Beans or Pinto Beans
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Salsa

• 3 Roma Tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 Medium White Onion, diced
• Juice of 2 Limes
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
• 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

Other Toppings

• 2 Cups Chopped/Shredded Romaine Lettuce
• 1 Cup Frozen Corn, defrosted
• 1 Avocado or 1/2 Cup Guacamole
• Vegan Sour Cream
• Lime Wedges
• Jalapeños
• Cilantro

Directions:

1. Make the rice. Cook the rice. Bring 1 ½ cups water and the dry rice to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 12-15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Let cool slightly then stir in the chopped cilantro.
2. Make the tempeh. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed tempeh, spices, and soy sauce. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to crisp. Set aside.
3. Make the beans. Add the entire can of beans (including the liquid), onions, garlic, and salt to a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 7-10 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Set aside.
4. Make the salsa. Mix all the salsa ingredients in a medium bowl.
5. Assemble the bowls. Line your bowl with rice, tempeh, beans, salsa, lettuce, corn, guacamole, and any other toppings you want.

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