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

  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.