Smoky Chipotle Burrito Bowl

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"Deconstructed burrito bowlđŸŒ±Red beans in smoky chipotle sauce, cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, stove-top roasted corn and garlicky sautĂ©ed bell peppers."
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 6

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For the Smoky Chipotle Red Beans

ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • pinch dried oregano
  • pinch garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans

To Make the Smoky Chipotle Red Beans

Method

  • Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sauté until the onion is softened.

  • Step 2

    Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, ground cumin, dried thyme, black pepper, bay leaves, oregano, garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Sauté 1 minute, then add tomato paste and vinegar. Mix well.

  • Step 3

    Add 1 1/2 cups water and simmer until thickened.

  • Step 4

    Remove the bay leaves and mix in kidney beans. Simmer until beans are hot.

For the Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

To Make the Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

  • Step 1

    Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until roughly the texture of rice.

  • Step 2

    Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion, shallot and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add cauliflower rice, salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 3

    Add lime juice and cilantro and sauté on high, stirring, until cauliflower is very tender.

For the Burrito Bowls

ingredients

  • 3 ears corn, halved
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced `
  • Olive oil

To Make the Burrito Bowls

  • Step 1

    Roast the corn directly on the stovetop flame, turning often, until slightly charred.

  • Step 2

    Heat a drizzle of oil in a sauté pan and add peppers. Cook until softened.

  • Step 3

    Divide all ingredients equally between bowls to serve.