Get the Recipe: Veggie Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Tahini Sauce
This crave worthy Veggie Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Tahini Sauce is one that I love to make quite often. And let me tell you, it's such a delicious combination and fairly simple to make. This recipe is more of a "no-recipe" of sorts where I empower you to use what you have in the fridge and pantry.
Ingredients
For the sweet potatoes:
- 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1-inch size cubes
- a good drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- a light sprinkle chili powder, or to taste
- a light sprinkle smoked paprika, or to taste
- salt, to taste
For the Cilantro Lime Tahini Sauce (makes about a ½ cup):
- 1 cup cilantro leaves, lightly packed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 heaping tablespoons sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt (not the sweet kind)
- 1 tablespoon tahini, well stirred
- ½ small lime, the juice
- ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Suggested Ingredients for the Bowl:
- black beans, pinto beans, or brown lentils
- corn
- tomatoes
- your favorite leafy greens, such as romaine, iceberg, or red leaf lettuce
- your favorite grain, such as rice or quinoa
- diced avocados or guacamole, (for this simple guacamole I used 1 large avocado - that I smashed with a fork in a small bowl. Then squeezed in a little bit of lime juice and seasoned with a pinch of salt)
- cilantro leaves
Equipment
- sheet pan
- Cutting Board
- Small Sauce Pan optional
- Chef's Knife
Instructions
Bake the sweet potatoes:
- Arrange a rack on the top-third of the oven. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, add the sweet potatoes and drizzle them with a little olive oil. Lightly season with a little chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Give it a toss and transfer the potatoes onto a lined sheet pan. Transfer the sheet pan to the top-third rack of the oven. Bake until fork-tender and slightly golden, about 30 minutes.
Make the sauce:
- Meanwhile, in a high-speed blender or small food processor, add one tablespoon of water along with the rest of ingredients for the sauce. Blend until smooth, about 15 seconds. Taste and add more salt, if needed. Add another tablespoon of water, if needed to thin the sauce out a bit more.
Build the bowl:
- Assemble all of the ingredients that you're using into your favorite bowl and drizzle with some of your delicious sauce! Keep in on the table just in case anyone would like anymore. Serve and enjoy!
Serving: 2g, Calories: 392kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 392mg, Potassium: 679mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 24678IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 79mg, Iron: 2mg