I enjoyed the chipotle butternut squash so much that I just had to make it again! This time I turned it into a main from side dish by making it in the form of a burrito bowl where a burrito bowl is essentially a burrito served in a bowl rather than in a tortilla. I constructed this chipotle butternut squash burrito bowl with cilantro lime rice , seasoned black beans , pico de gallo , avocado, cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Overall this is one nice and simple meal that is full of flavour and even on the healthier side made more so by the use of brown rice in the cilantro lime rice .
One of the things that I like about burrito bowls is that you can do pretty much whatever you want with them. They are a great way to use up some of those Mexican leftovers and they are definitely worth making extras to ensure that you have leftovers. You can make them as simple or as complex as you like. If you want things to be easier just go with rice and black beans instead of the cilantro lime rice and seasoned black beans and use a jar of your favourite salsa instead of the pico de gallo . If you want to put some more effort into it make some guacamole instead of just using diced avocado. No matter how you do it, these chipotle butternut squash and black bean burrito bowls will be a hit!
Chipotle Butternut Squash and Black Bean Burrito Bowl
ingredients
- 2 cups cilantro lime rice, warm
- 1 cup seasoned black beans, warm
- 1 cup chipotle butternut squash, warm
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 large avocado, stoned, scooped and sliced
- 1 cup jack and cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
directions
- Assemble and enjoy.
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Rosa's Yummy Yums says
March 13, 2011 at 3:15 pmThat looks so colorful and appetizing! A great and flavorful combo.
Cheers,
Rosa
Kate says
March 13, 2011 at 3:51 pmThis sounds great! New to your blog and enjoyed my tour!
Junglefrog says
March 13, 2011 at 4:34 pmI love colorful and flavorful dishes like this! It's been far too long since I visited you here!!
Helene says
March 13, 2011 at 4:37 pmThat is pure yummy in a bowl Kevin.
Anonymous says
March 13, 2011 at 5:04 pmYum! The combination of the sweet/spicy squash with the creamy avocado and other fixings sounds great! I think I'll try this as a weeknight meal soon.
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Kay says
March 13, 2011 at 9:08 pmLooks absolutely delicious!
janet says
March 13, 2011 at 10:10 pmI love this burrito bowl. All the flavours without the tortilla. 🙂
Janet Marie says
March 14, 2011 at 1:44 amThis looks wonderful! I think I'll do something very close to this with what I have on hand for a meal this week! Yummy! 🙂
Heather says
March 14, 2011 at 2:51 amI could totally eat this right now (9:49 pm here). Not a lot has been looking appetizing to newly pregnant tummy lately, but this looks yummy and nutritious.
Carrie says
March 14, 2011 at 3:25 pmButternut squash and avocado are two of my very favorite foods, but I never thought to pair them together like this in a Mexican meal. YUM. I don't usually eat rice, but I think I'm going to make this without the rice as a side dish! Wish I had it right now. In the midst of a couple weeks of mardi gras food and now St. Patrick's Day, Mexican is realllly sounding fabulous.
anniebakes says
March 14, 2011 at 3:42 pmThis looks SOOOO good, Jevein, you come up with the best recipes, anne
Little Miss Cupcakes says
March 14, 2011 at 5:49 pmthis looks delicious, I am obsessed with burittos! Never thought to include sweet potatoe thou!
epicurious erin says
March 16, 2011 at 3:08 pmLooks great! I've always wanted to make that cilantro lime rice from Chipotle too 🙂
mustardseed says
March 31, 2011 at 2:51 pmSuch a wonderful recipe. Have to try it. Love your recipes! You have a great array of vegetarian options which I enjoy exploring. I am new to blogging and it is a great inspiration for me to see blogs like yours!!
Sara says
January 29, 2012 at 3:38 amThe chipotle butternut squash is delicious. I made burritos instead of burrito bowls and they were a big hit!
Anonymous says
June 12, 2013 at 2:54 amJust made this for lunch today & it was definitely as good as it sounded! DElish!! 🙂 Thanks!
Anonymous says
January 12, 2015 at 2:49 pmThis was SOOOOOOOOOOO Good!!!