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Quinoa Burrito Bowl

April 9, 2020 by hapagirl 35 Comments

  Super delicious and filling Quinoa Burrito Bowl with Avocado-Lime Dressing Do you love burrito bowls? Yeah, me too. I do love them. The problem I have is that after I eat one, I feel like I need to be rolled out of the restaurant. I’m not sure if it’s the ladle-sized dollops of sour cream and guacamole (which I know is optional, but when they’re piling on the toppings it’s just so easy to tell them to add some of those other tasty goodies). Or perhaps it’s just the sheer portion size of the entire dish that sends me into siesta mode after lunch. Either way, I’m just about useless after a burrito bowl -my productivity level drops to zero.   Super delicious and filling Quinoa Burrito Bowl with creamy Avocado-Lime Dressing Enter the Quinoa Burrito Bowl. I wanted some of those familiar flavors, just lightened up so I could remain a productive member of society and be healthy. I started with a bed of cilantro-lime quinoa. Piled on the veggies (this is where you can get really creative and customize this to your liking), then drizzle on the creamy avocado-lime dressing. Why I love this Quinoa Burrito Bowl:

  • It’s filling, but not comatose filling
  • I felt good and healthy after eating it
  • The toppings are totally customizable
  • It’s delicious!
  • And the dressing is a-ma-zing!

Super delicious and filling Quinoa Burrito Bowl with creamy Avocado-Lime Dressing

Quinoa Burrito Bowl
 
Recipe Type: Entree
Author: Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 2 people
Ingredients
  • [b]Avocado-Lime Dressing[/b]
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 limes zested and juiced
  • 1 – 2 jalapeños, seeded
  • 2 tablespoons mint, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • [b]Quinoa Bowl:[/b]
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 romaine heart, chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a food processor, add the all of the ingredients for the avocado-lime dressing. Puree until smooth and creamy. Taste and more salt and pepper, if needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
  3. Divide the cilantro-lime quinoa into two bowls, add the lettuce, black beans, corn, grape tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. Drizzle with the avocado-lime dressing and enjoy!
 
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Super delicious and filling Quinoa Burrito Bowl with creamy Avocado-Lime Dressing

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Filed Under: Blog, Courses, Dishes, Entrée, Fall, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Rice & Grains, Salads, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: Avocado, black beans, burrito, burrito bowl, chipolte, cilantro, cilantro lime, corn, easy, healthy, jalapeno, latin, lime, meatless monday, Mexican, mint, quick, quinoa, rice, tomato, yogurt

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Comments

  1. Becca says

    January 24, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    Just made this at home for lunch! I must say it tastes great , the dressing is truly awesome! The great part is you can customize it to your liking ! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      January 27, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Hi, Becca! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

      Reply
      • Debra says

        April 2, 2017 at 12:34 pm

        Do you have the nutritional information for this dish? Thanks!

        Reply
        • hapagirl says

          April 5, 2017 at 12:34 pm

          Hi Debra! Unfortunately I don’t have the nutritional information. However, there are some online calculators available – how accurate they are, I’m really not sure. But you could certainly give one a try! 🙂

          Reply
  2. chefsavvy says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:14 am

    This sounds fantastic! I love chipotles burrito bowls. That avocado lime dressing sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 21, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks so much, Kelley. This dish has quickly become one of my healthy alternative favs!

      Reply
  3. Kristen @ The Endless Meal says

    September 16, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    This looks amazing! I’ve never been to Chipotle before (need to change that!) but I bet this is way better than the burrito bowl you get there. I’m so drooling over that dressing. Pinned!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 18, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks, Kristen. The avocado-lime dressing is mighty tasty. I’ve been putting it on roasted veggies, fish, chicken, it’s all great 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mon Petit Four (@byMonPetitFour) says

    September 15, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    Oh my goodness!! I am SO making this recipe! It looks amazingggg – that dressing…drool!!! I am totally with you on the food coma post Chipotle burrito bowl. I always feel that way too. I’m so excited you’ve created a lightened up version…I cannot wait to try this!! Thanks so much Kathleen <3

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 18, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks so much, Beeta. I hope you enjoy this lightened up bowl. It’s become one of my favorite healthy lunches.

      Reply
  5. Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

    September 13, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Yum, this looks so amazing! Love quinoa and that dressing sounds so delicious, can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 14, 2015 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks so much! The dressing is really great – it would be fantastic on chicken and fish as well. I hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  6. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    September 12, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Oh my gosh, I’m totally in love with this salad without even trying it. The more I read about Chipotle, the more grumpy I feel about it not having hopped itself over to the UK yet!
    The whole thing sounds wonderful to be honest, but I’m especially bowled over by the sound of the dressing. Lime and avocado? Swoooon!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 14, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      Oh you would love it! Who knows, maybe they’ll expand out your way – with their popularity, I wouldn’t be surprised. So glad you like the dish – and the dressing is great, I’ve been putting it on all sorts of stuff 🙂

      Reply
  7. Bam's Kitchen says

    September 11, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    Perfect energy bowl and a great transition from summer to fall. I bet this dressing is killer good and now I am so craving this am-a-zing bowl of goodness.! I think this would be perfect party food…make your own quinoa burrito bowl. I hope you are doing well and wishing you a super Saturday! Pinning this to my sensational salads board!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 14, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      Thank you my dear. I’ve been using the dressing on roasted veggies, fish, and chicken – it adds a nice creamy taste.

      Reply
  8. mila furman says

    September 11, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    Oh you are speaking to me 🙂 I have Chipotle for lunch almost every day since having discovered their sofritas…and my trick is to always as for one scoop of rice and a bit of beans and extra fajita veggies and pico de gallo and only do guac. No sour cream or cheese 🙂 Those sofritas are fab. I am working on a copycat recipe now… But this bowl looks really fantastic! That dressing recipe I will definitely be borrowing and veganizing 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend lovely!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 14, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Oh I can’t wait to see your sofritas recipe – that stuff is incredible! You’re a better woman than I for passing on the sour cream and cheese – I can’t resist 😉

      Reply
  9. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    September 11, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    I have never tried a burrito bowl at Chipotle before! Or anywhere for that matter! Yours with quinoa sounds perfect

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 14, 2015 at 12:48 pm

      Oh you must give it a try if you have the chance, they really are wonderful. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  10. hipfoodiemom says

    September 11, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    I feel the same way about Chipotle! I love your quinoa burrito bowl!!! because, like you, I don’t like being comatose full 😛

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 14, 2015 at 12:49 pm

      Ha! I hear ya girlie 😛

      Reply
  11. hipfoodiemom says

    September 11, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    Ha! I feel the same way about Chipotle Burrito Bowls. . love them but too much food and always feel so full! love love love this quinoa burrito bowl because no one wants to be comatose full! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Sarah | Well and Full says

    September 11, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    I also have the same struggle with the Chiptole burrito bowls!! I don’t get sour cream or cheese, but still the portion size is so huge, I’m left in a food coma for the rest of the night. This looks like a perfect alternative!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 14, 2015 at 12:51 pm

      Oh see, I can’t help myself – I always have to get ice cream scoop size of sour cream and giant handful of cheese 😉

      Reply
  13. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    September 11, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Is it bad that Chipotle’s burrito bowl does not put me to sleep?! hahahaha! However – I am also a glutton for quinoa – so this recipe is directly up my alley! Loving it, my friend!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 14, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      Ha! Well, you’re a more productive member of society than I because it’s siesta time for me 😉

      Reply
  14. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    September 11, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Ha! I LOVE me some Chipotle Burrito Bowls too! BUT, the closest chipotle grill to me now is about 56+ miles away. Sooo yeah, I don’t love it that much to drive my lazy you know what an hour away! 🙂 Besides, why would I want there coma-inducing, heavy, calorie laden burrito bowl when I can have the Hapa Nom burrito bowl?! Exactly. Ta-ta Chipotle! Love these, girlfriend! The quinoa and super yum yum avocado dressing have me all sorts of drooling! Pinned! Cheers, my dear! <3 xo

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 11, 2015 at 9:31 am

      There’s another benefit for living in the boonies – geographic imposed dieting! It’s easier to avoid temptation when that temptation is an hour away 😉 Have a great weekend girlie!

      Reply
  15. Janette@culinaryginger says

    September 11, 2015 at 8:07 am

    I love this idea because I think it’s all the rice that makes it so filling, so this is a lovely lighter alternative. Great recipe.

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 11, 2015 at 9:18 am

      Yeah, you’re right. All of that rice gets pretty filling too. Talk about a food-coma 😛

      Reply
  16. Mira says

    September 11, 2015 at 7:24 am

    I love Chipotle and I love quinoa, of course! This bowl looks amazing! Will make it for lunch today! Pinning!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 11, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Thanks, Mira. I hope you enjoy! Have a lovely weekend 🙂

      Reply
  17. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:36 am

    This burrito bowl looks like the perfect summer meal! Burritos are the best, and I love the way you have used all of these awesome ingredients. Hope you are having a great time.

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      September 11, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Thank you my dear 🙂 One of the things I like most about it, is that you can totally customize the veggies you want to add.

      Reply

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