This vegan burrito bowl meets every criteria for flavor and nutrition. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, and a mix of Mexican seasonings, this recipe is the perfect dinnertime treat. Made with cubed sweet potato, black beans, walnut mince, spicy red peppers, gem lettuce, and sweetcorn, each bite offers a new and exciting taste.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato cubed
- 1 handful gem lettuce chopped
- 2-3 tbsp black beans cooked
- 2-3 tbsp tinned sweetcorn drained
For the walnut mince
- ½ brown onion minced
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 170 grams walnuts minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½-1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce
For the smoky red pepper
- 1 red pepper seeds removed and finely sliced
- 1 tsp rapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp smoked paprika powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the tomato salsa
- 300 grams salad tomatoes finely chopped
- ½ cucumber finely chopped
- 3 tbso pickled jalapeño minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the guacamole
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1 large lime
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 1 medium tomato seeds removed and finely chopped
- A handful of fresh coriander chopped
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp vegan yogurt (optional)
For the dressing
- 70 grams raw cashews softened
- 2 cloves garlic (cooked if needed)
- 2-3 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Water
To serve
- Fresh lime and coriander
Instructions
- Place the cubed sweet potato onto a lined baking tray and bake in the oven at 200°C until golden.
- In the meantime, prepare the walnut mince.
- Sauté the onion in a little oil and once soft, add the minced walnuts. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly until the walnuts are getting a little color.
- Stir through the seasonings and once fragrant, mix in the tamari and remove from the heat after 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Then, cook the red pepper slices in a little oil. Once they begin to soften, stir in the tomato paste and smoked paprika powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set side.
- For the tomato salsa, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes, whilst you’re getting everything else ready.
- To create the guacamole, mash the ripe avocados and mix with lime juice, onion, tomato, and coriander, then season with chili, salt and pepper. Stir through the vegan yoghurt (optional).
- To make the dressing, simply place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and process until smooth. Add small amounts of water until you get the desired texture.
- Assemble your bowl, starting with lettuce, sweet potato, red peppers, tomato salsa, walnut mince, black beans, sweetcorn, finishing off with the guacamole and drizzle with dressing. Garnish the bowl with fresh coriander and lime and you’re ready to dive in.