While I was enjoying the summer vegetable bibimbap for breakfasts last week I could not help but think about how similar bibimbap is to burrito bowls . They are bowl rice bowls filled with meats and/or vegetables and a spicy sauce, in one case a gachujang sauce and in the other case a salsa. With that thought I had to try burrito bowls with the same late summer produce including zucchini, corn, black beans and avocado along with a fresh pico de gallo made with some fresh field ripened tomatoes for breakfasts this week! Instead of going with rice this time I went for something a little healthier, quinoa, well I actually went with a blend of quinoa and sprouted brown and wild rice. These late summer vegetable burrito bowls certainly make for some tasty, filling and healthy meals!
Of course it tastes better once it is all mixed up!
Summer Vegetable Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Corn, Zucchini and Black Beans
Summer fresh vegetable quinoa burrito bowls that are just packed with fresh vegetables and flavour.
ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 3/4 cups water or broth
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded
- 1 cup corn (optionally grilled)
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup pico de gallo and or salsa
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup queso fresco (or feta), crumbled (optional)
directions
- Bring the quinoa and water to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered until the quinoa is tender and all of the water has been absorbed.
- Assemble burrito bowls and enjoy.
Option: Replace the quinoa with rice, brown rice, wild rice, farro, spelt, etc.
Summer Vegetable Bibimbap with Corn, Zucchini and Black Beans
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coconutandberries says
September 7, 2013 at 6:23 pmThis looks fabulous. Exactly the kind of food I like to eat- veggie-heavy but substantial and packed with flavour 🙂
Olena@iFOODreal says
September 7, 2013 at 6:34 pmKevin, this looks heavenly! Full of complete protein and fiber. Love it!
Pam says
September 7, 2013 at 7:44 pmThis looks fabulous Kevin!! I would love to take something like this to school for my lunch!
Anonymous says
September 7, 2013 at 11:19 pmAdd fresh chopped cilantro and queso fresco instead of feta! Great with a splash of lime on top of everything.
Tieghan says
September 8, 2013 at 1:53 amMmm!! So fresh and colorful!! I love the flavors and how easy this is! YUM!
Terrah says
September 8, 2013 at 2:05 amThis will make a great light dinner!
Anonymous says
September 8, 2013 at 5:01 amKevin, this looks fantastic! Very summery and healthy, can't wait to try it.
Anonymous says
September 8, 2013 at 9:00 amI have never made quinoa I don't know why. I sure do have to try and make this recipe soon. Thanks
Joanne says
September 8, 2013 at 9:24 amThese burrito bowls are beautiful! So much great summer flavor in every bite.
Cookin' Canuck says
September 8, 2013 at 3:51 pmRice bowls have become a staple in our house, but I haven't done one with quinoa yet. Great idea, Kevin!
Anonymous says
September 10, 2013 at 5:22 pmI love how you have taken foods I have to eat and changed them into ones I want to eat, not only with this recipe but all the ones I have printed and am planning to cook. This is probably the only cooking website I am getting where I do not have to substitute healthier things for unhealthy.
I was born and raised in Hawaii and exposed to many kinds of foods, especially Japanese (which is more about presentation than taste). Unfortunately a lot of "Hawaiian" cooking is not healthy so I have had to sort of go back to my Japanese roots, but like you, I do not like boring meals. Neither does my husband, who is mildly diabetic.
Thanks for getting bored with your food, because I no longer have to be bored with mine.
Anonymous says
April 28, 2014 at 4:34 pmHi Kevin,
I just want to let you know that I just love your recipe.
Is it really you cooking like this…..