Take-out Fake-out Chipotle Burrito Bowl
A next level version of Chipotle’s Burrito Bowl that is vegan-friendly.
I love to eat Chipotle Mexican Grill, but I would much rather cook this at home. Let’s face it. Chipotle is constantly raising their prices. With delivery apps like Door Dash and Uber Eats, it can ramp the price to almost $15 with fees. That’s not including the tip. That’s where my RAD Kitchen Take-Out Fake-Out Burrito Bowl comes in. We live in a world where we want to have convenience in the palm of our hand. You can have this meal completed before you would receive your delivery. I made this recipe from scratch to create a healthy burrito bowl without all the carbs, cheese, and tortillas/chips we typically eat when we go to Chipotle. The best part is that this dish is vegan-friendly.
I was doing some research on Chipotle’s main page and noticed that they changed the way they market their ingredients. A few years ago, there was a list of all the ingredients used in every product. Now, there is an allergens page where you have to scroll down to find the ingredients used. If you click the individual ingredients, it shares a fun fact, but not a complete list of ingredients anymore. With Redefining All Diets, all the ingredients are listed out for full transparency. Find my take-out fake-out recipe below:
For the Veggies/Beans:
1 yellow onion, chopped fajita style
1 red pepper, chopped in long strips
1 sweet potato, cubed
1 can of pinto beans
greens on greens on greens (I used spinach and collard greens, but feel free to use as
much of these as you'd like and which ever greens you like
1 bag of Trader Joe's frozen cauli rice (or rice one head of cauliflower yourself by cutting it into florets and blending them on low)
Top with my restaurant quality guacamole
For the sauce:
6 Tbsp. EVOO
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 lime, juiced
4 Tbsp. of nutritional yeast (feel free to add more or less depending on how much you want)
1/4 cup of salsa
Directions:
1. Chop your veggies and put them in a pan with some EVOO on medium heat. Start with your sweet potatoes for 10-15 minutes. Then, add the onions and peppers for another 5-10 minutes. Sauté until all of the veggies are soft.
2. Sauté the cauli rice until it's soft in a separate pan and set aside when it's done
3. Add your pinto beans and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes
4. Add your greens and sauté until they wilt
5. Add the cooked cauli rice to your main pan
6. Stir all ingredients of the sauce together
7. Top with my restaurant quality guacamole or you can get store bought (I used wholly guacamole for time's sake)
8. Enjoy your delicious homemade veggie bowl
Want to learn how to make this from the comfort of your kitchen at your own pace? I designed cooking demos to help you learn how to create this and more without ever having to leave the house.
Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill