Tempeh Burrito Bowls (Vegan Chipotle Copycat)
These tempeh burrito bowls are a plant-based version of a Chipotle burrito bowl. With a flavorful tempeh, cilantro rice, black beans, salsa, and guac!
Author:
Elizabeth | At Elizabeth's Table
Serves:
4
Prep:
25
minutes
Cook:
15
minutes
TOtal:
40
minutes
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Make the salsa. Mix all the salsa ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Assemble the bowls. Line your bowl with rice, tempeh, beans, salsa, lettuce, corn, guacamole, and any other toppings you want.