Vegan Steak Burrito Bowls
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These Vegan Steak Burrito Bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner. Loaded with quinoa, vegan steak, beans and avocado – 32 grams of protein in each bowl!
When you want a high protein vegan dinner but are short on time, these Vegan Steak Burrito Bowls are the perfect fix! They only take 30 minutes to make, pack in so much flavor and are way better than take-out. You have so many options when it comes to toppings. So grab a skillet and whip this one up!
Step One: Make the Quinoa
Making quinoa is super simple, just like making rice. Just be sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before adding it to a sauce pan.
Pour over broth (or water) and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, cover the quinoa, lower the heat and simmer for 20-ish minutes. You want the quinoa to be tender and all of the liquid to be absorbed.
Fluff the quinoa when it is done!
Step Two: Make the Vegan Steak
The key to making this vegan steak extra tasty is getting it extra crispy. If you have a cast iron skillet, you’ll want to break it out.
Heat some oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion & a chipotle pepper and cook down for 2 minutes. Pour in the vegan steak and some taco seasoning. Toss to coat and spread in an even layer. Allow to cook, undisturbed, for 3-5 minutes – you want a nice crust to form on the vegan steak. Toss and cook for another 5 minutes. Add lime juice and some cilantro right before serving.
Step Three: Assemble & Serve
The quinoa and the vegan steak are the base of this recipe. Everything else you add to it is really up to you.
What I like to add to my bowls are shredded lettuce, black beans (room temp or warmed up), avocado, non-dairy yogurt, salsa, hot sauce…and lots of cilantro, obviously.
Store the leftover is containers for super easy lunches – just pop them in the microwave to reheat and add your toppings.
Tips & Tricks
No need to thaw the vegan steak before adding it to the skillet.
A cast iron skillet isn’t necessary, but helps give the vegan steak that nice crust.
I made my own tortilla chips in the air fryer. Cut corn tortillas into 4 pieces and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray with olive oil and cook at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes – working in batches. Sprinkle with salt and serve.
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Vegan Steak Burrito Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup white quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups broth
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo diced
- 1 10-ounce package vegan steak tips I used Beyond Meat
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- lime juice to taste
- 1 15-ounce can black beans drained & rinsed
- shredded lettuce
- 2 small avocados sliced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
- non-dairy yogurt, salsa, tortilla chips, lime wedges, hot sauce optional, for serving
Equipment
Instructions
- Add the quinoa and broth to a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Cover, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion & chipotle pepper and cook down for 2 minutes. Pour in the vegan steak & taco seasoning. Toss to coat and spread in an even layer. Allow to cook, undisturbed, for 3-5 minutes – you want a nice crust to form on the vegan steak. Toss and cook for another 5 minutes. Add lime juice and 2 tablespoons of cilantro right before serving.
- To assemble, add quinoa, vegan steak, beans, lettuce and avocado to each bowl. Top with cilantro and serve with any of the optional toppings.
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Notes
- No need to thaw the vegan steak before adding it to the skillet.
- A cast iron skillet isn’t necessary, but helps give the vegan steak that nice crust.
- You can serve the beans at room temp or warmed up.
- I made my own tortilla chips in the air fryer. Cut corn tortillas into 4 pieces and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray with olive oil and cook at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes – working in batches. Sprinkle with salt and serve.
The VeganSteak Burrito Bowl came out great! It was fast, and easy to put together.
Thanks so much Kellie!