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Healthy Burrito Bowls (Meal Prep Burrito Bowls)

Updated: Jul 18, 2022 · Published: Aug 25, 2021 by Laura Yautz · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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These healthy burrito bowls are perfect for meal prep or even a quick weeknight meal! And this recipe makes 5 meals, so you're set for the week! Delicious cilantro lime quinoa, black beans, and a customizable variety of taco seasoned, roasted veggies. Check and mate!

5 glass meal prep containers filled with burrito fillings.

What's heart healthy about these burrito bowls?

I packed tons of heart healthy nutrition into these burrito bowls for you! First, the quinoa. Check out the Cilantro Lime Quinoa recipe for all the deets, but the tl:dr version is that it's high in protein and fiber, so it's a perfect base for this meal.

We use black beans as our main protein source, because they are delicious, for one. But they are also packed with fiber and antioxidants, making them a perfect addition to a heart healthy meal!

A variety of vegetables like red peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms add color, more antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. While customizable, many vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals. We roast them with some garlic and an assortment of herbs and spices to bring out their best flavor and add nutrition.

Herbs and spices are renowned the world over for their anti-inflammatory properties - mainly due to their content of phenolic acids and flavanoids (1).

The avocado is optional in this recipe, but including it will increase the healthy fats in the meal. Avocados are well known to have a cholesterol lowering effect, dating back to the 1960s (2). They've also been credited with the ability to help lower triglyceride levels, and stabilize blood sugar levels in people with diabetes (3).

FAQs and Substitutions

What other vegetables can I use in burrito bowls?

The sky is the limit here! Use whatever you have that's starting to get a little limp in the fridge, or walk around the produce section for inspiration. I'm thinking green beans, yellow squash, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, or even beets would be great. Just be sure to chop everything up to about the same size so the cooking time is similar.

Can I use rice or plain quinoa in these bowls?

Yes, you can reduce the amount of time spent in preparation by using cooked brown, black, or red rice, or cooked plain quinoa. Any other whole grain would also work.

Can I use white mushrooms instead of portabellas?

White mushrooms - or most any mushroom you like - will work in this recipe. If you're using a smaller mushroom, like white mushrooms or baby bellas, simply cut them in halves or quarters instead of slices. Tiny mushrooms that grow in clumps, like enoki mushrooms, are not recommended.

Glass meal prep container filled with burrito fillings. 4 more containers in the background.

Here are the other recipes you'll need to make Healthy Burrito Bowls:

  • Cilantro Lime Quinoa
  • DIY Salt Free Taco Seasoning

You might also want to consider making this delicious Cilantro Lime Sauce to drizzle on!

If you make this recipe, let me know in the comments!

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Glass meal prep container filled with burrito fillings.

Healthy Burrito Bowls (Meal Prep Burrito Bowls)

Laura Yautz
These healthy burrito bowls are perfect for meal prep or even a quick weeknight meal! And this recipe makes 5 meals, so you're set for the week! Delicious cilantro lime quinoa, black beans, and a customizable variety of taco seasoned, roasted veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
To make the quinoa 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 5
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Red Bell Peppers sliced
  • 2 large Portabella Caps gills and stem removed, and sliced
  • 1 medium Zucchini cut lengthwise into sixths or eighths, and cut into 3 inch lengths
  • 1 medium onion halved and sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Salt Free Taco Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice

For Assembly:

  • 2 ½ cups Cilantro Lime Quinoa
  • 3 cups 2 cans No Added Salt Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 Avocados sliced
  • 1 Jalapeno sliced
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • If you haven’t already, make the Cilantro Lime Quinoa.
  • Preheat oven to 425° F.
  • Place all the sliced vegetables and garlic on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, and toss with taco seasoning, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and salt.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are your desired level of doneness.
  • Remove from oven, and drizzle with the remaining lime juice. Toss to coat.
  • To assemble the bowls: Measure ½ cup of quinoa into each of 5 containers or bowls. Divide the black beans evenly among the containers. Use tongs to divide the roasted veggies among the containers. Garnish as desired, with avocado slices, jalapeno slices, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

You might also like Cilantro Lime Sauce for drizzling!

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 57.6g (19%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 16.9g (26%)Saturated Fat: 2.4g (15%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 251.8mg (11%)Potassium: 1089.4mg (31%)Fiber: 17.7g (74%)Sugar: 5.6g (6%)Vitamin A: 119.7IU (2%)Vitamin C: 93.4mg (113%)Calcium: 80.8mg (8%)Iron: 5.1mg (28%)

*Nutrition information is an estimate, and will change based on the brand and individual ingredients and amounts you use. This is provided for your convenience only.

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Glass meal prep container filled with burrito fillings. Text overlay: Healthy Burrito Bowls; makes 5 meals!
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