Burrito Bowl

Lunch

Simply put, this vegetarian burrito bowl is a crowd-pleaser and should work wonders as a family evening meal.

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Calories549kcal

Carbs74g

Protein25.2g

Fats17.1g

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Performance Benefits

This burrito bowl is high in carbohydrates and works well as a recovery meal. Carbohydrates are important for recovery as they replenish depleted glycogen stores after exercise.

Health Benefits

The array of colourful vegetables and legumes makes this nutritious meal high in fibre. Dietary fibre is important for our digestive health and regular bowel movements and also helps you feel fuller for longer.

Expert Tips

If you wanted to increase the protein content and keep this meal vegetarian, simply add more chickpeas or pair this meal with a recovery smoothie.

Equipment

Oven
Pan

Ingredients

150 g Quinoa
400 g Chickpeas
400 g Black beans
100 g Peas
2 Carrot (chopped)
2 Sweet potato (chopped)
1 Red bell peppers
Yellow bell pepper
1 Onion (chopped)
10 Mushroom (chopped)
8 Cherry tomatoes (chopped)
1 Avocado
1 handful Coriander
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

For the dressing

5 tbsp Greek yoghurt
2 clove Garlic
½ tbsp Curry powder
¼ tbsp Turmeric
1 Lemon (for juice)
¼ tbsp Honey

Instructions

Place the chopped carrot and sweet potato in the oven to roast at 200°C for 20 minutes.
On a pan, cook the onions, garlic, mushrooms & peppers with a little olive oil until soft.
Cook the quinoa in boiling water for 12 minutes until the water evaporates.
Once the carrots, sweet potato and quinoa are cooked, then warm the beans and peas in a pot with a little lemon juice and chopped coriander.
Mix ½ tsp. turmeric, 1 tsp. curry powder and 1 tsp. of honey with the yoghurt.
For the guacamole simply mash the avocado with a little olive oil & lemon juice.
In a medium-sized bowl add the quinoa to create a bed for the rest of the ingredients. Next, add the sweet potato & carrot, then the beans, mixed veg, tomatoes and chickpeas.
Top the dish with the guacamole, yoghurt curry dressing and feta cheese.

Notes

1 portion of "Burrito Bowl" is equivalent to 680g.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 25.2gFat: 17.1gSaturated Fat: 3.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.7gCholesterol: 3.7mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 1752mgFiber: 24.4gSugar: 25.7gVitamin A: 1530ugVitamin C: 144mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 7.1mg

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