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    Home » Lunch and Dinner

    Lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce

    Published: Jun 11, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This Lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce is the vegan bowl of your dreams. It is full of plant protein and you will want to drink the tangy chipotle cashew sauce. It is a riff off a bowl I ate while traveling in Tulum this past winter. This bowl is so good and ready in less than 30 minutes.

    lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce

    Why you'll love this recipe

    It is easy to make.

    Move over chipotle, this burrito bowl is tastier and healthier.

    This recipe is the perfect high protein vegan meal.

    You'll want to drink the chipotle cashew sauce - it's delicious.

    The recipe is vegetarian, vegan gluten free and high in protein.

    lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce

    Instructions

    Add ice cream to muffin tin and freeze for 1-2 hours.

    cashew chipotle sauce in blender

    Blend together chipotle cashew sauce.

    lentil filling in skillet

    Cook the lentil filling.

    lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce

    Assemble bowls, serve and enjoy!

    Ingredients for mexican inspired lentil buddha bowl

    • onion
    • bell pepper
    • garlic
    • lentils
    • cilantro
    • salt
    • tomato paste
    • cumin
    • smoked paprika
    • chili powder
    • chipotle peppers
    • adobo peppers
    • cashews
    • water
    • avocado oil
    • salt
    • pepper
    • garlic powder
    • lime
    • apple cider vinegar
    • maple syruo
    • quinoa
    • romaine
    • avocado

    Storage instructions for lentil nourish bowl

    The extra burrito bowl can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Equipment

    You just need a skillet and your stove top for this recipe.

    Recipe FAQS

    What is the protein source in this recipe?

    The lentils, cashews and quinoa all provide protein in this recipe. There is about 20 grams of protein per serving.

    Substitutions

    • cilantro - can be subbed with parsley
    • lentils - can be subbed with black beans
    • maple syrup - can be subbed with honey

    Other vegan bowls

    • tofu nourish bowl
    • crispy quinoa nourish bowl
    • mediterranean tofu buddha bowl

    If you make this Lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce, please leave me a rating and review on this blog post. This is the best way to support me!

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    lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce

    Lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce

    Kristi
    This Lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce is the perfect high protein vegan dinner.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course dinner
    Cuisine mexican american fusion
    Servings 2

    Ingredients
      

    • Filling
    • ½ red onion - finely chopped
    • 1 green bell pepper - finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1 ½ cups cooked green brown or black lentils (can use canned)
    • ½ cup cilantro - finely chopped
    • ¼-1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • Cashew sauce
    • 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
    • ½ cup cashews soak for 4 hours if you don't have a high powered belnder
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • ¼ cup avocado oil sub another neutral oil
    • ¼-1/2 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • juice from 1 lime
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • Other ingredients
    • ½ cup cooked quinoa or grain of choice
    • 2 cups chopped romaine or lettuce of choice
    • ½ sliced avocado optional

    Instructions
     

    • Add all cashew sauce ingredients to a blender and blent until smooth. Set aside.
    • 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.
    • Assemble bowls with quinoa, filling, lettuce and sauce. Top with avocado if using. Dig in.

    Notes

    This makes 2 servings
    Keyword Lentil burrito bowl with chipotle cashew sauce
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    Comments

    1. Lauren Standing

      June 27, 2023 at 1:31 am

      I’ve made my own burrito bowls many times in the past but I needed something different. I’ve used beans and tofu but never lentils before. This recipe has SO much flavour, and I love the smokiness of the chipotle! It was really easy, it’s hearty, it’s delicious. I will definitely make again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kristi

        June 27, 2023 at 6:39 pm

        Thank you Lauren!

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