Lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce

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By Kristi

Lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce

Name: Lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1/2 red onion - finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper - finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic - minced; 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils (can use canned); 1/2 cup cilantro - finely chopped; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 chipotle peppers (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce); 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce); 1/2 cup cashews (soak for 4 hours if you don't have a high powered belnder); 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 1/4 cup avocado oil (sub another neutral oil); 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; juice from 1 lime; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or grain of choice; 2 cups chopped romaine or lettuce of choice; 1/2 sliced avocado (optional)

3 steps

Prep:5minCook:20min

This Lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce is the perfect high protein vegan dinner.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:25:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories792.1 kcal (40%)

Total Fat44.5 g (64%)

Carbs76.2 g (29%)

Sugars17.9 g (20%)

Protein28.4 g (57%)

Sodium694.1 mg (35%)

Fiber22.8 g (81%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Add all cashew sauce ingredients to a blender and blent until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add all remaining filling ingredients and cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 3

Assemble bowls with quinoa, filling, lettuce and sauce. Top with avocado if using. Dig in.

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