Chipotle Style Veggie Burrito Bowl

Chipotle Style Veggie Burrito Bowl  

If you have lived in the United States of America or have traveled here for a short and/or long term visit, then it is highly likely that you would have stepped foot inside a 'Chipotle' - a very popular Mexican fast food chain that serves some amazing burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, nachos and salads. I have been and still am a very big fan of their vibrant and delicious Burrito Bowls, sumptuous and a treat to the taste buds this is one experience you do not want to miss out on. Here is an attempt at recreating Chipotle style veggie burrito bowl 

Chipotle Style Veggie Burrito Bowl - View # 1

Chipotle Style Burrito Bowl - View # 2

Ingredients for the Burrito Bowl

• 1 Cup Cilantro Lime Rice made with Long Grain Brown Rice
• 1 Cup Black/Red Pinto Beans
•  1/2 Bell Pepper each (Green, Red, Yellow and Orange Color) 
• 1 Medium Sliced Red Onion 
• 1 Lime or Lemon (or 2-3 Tbsp of Lime/Lemon Juice)
• 1 Tomato 
• 1 Jalapeno 
• 1 Cup Lettuce 
• 1/2 Cup Yellow Corn Kernels
• 1/2 Cup Lima Beans 
• 1/2 Cup Sour Cream 
• 1/2 Cup Guacamole (made from 2 avocados) 
• 1 Cup Cilantro 
• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 
•  Salt to taste 

Procedure for Cilantro Lime Rice 

• Cook 1 cup of long grain brown rice in an Instant Pot or Rice cooker (you can use white rice if you choose). Make sure the rice is not over cooked and mushy. Set Aside
• In a pan, heat 2 Tbsps of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Add the cooked brown rice to the pan (make sure you cook on medium flame) 
• Add salt per your taste
• Add 1 Tbsp of freshly squeezed Lime/Lemon juice
• Add 3/4th cup of freshly chopped cilantro 
• Toss the rice and let the rice be coated well with the olive oil and well blended
• Set Aside

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Procedure for Black or Red Pinto Beans 

• Soak a cup of black or red pinto beans overnight, allow them to bulge  
• Cook the soaked beans in a pressure cooker, give it 3 whistles to cook well (you can alternately use ready-to-use canned beans) 
• Once done, remove the lid and add salt per taste (be aware that you added some salt to the cilantro rice as well, add just enough to the beans because you will be assembling the burrito bowl together) 
• Cook for 2-3 minutes on slow flame to a thick gravy consistency. Set aside 

Red Pinto Beans

Procedure for Sautee'ing the Veggies

• Add 1/4 Tbsp to the pan and heat it on a medium flame 
• Add the sliced Red Onions, Bell Peppers to the pan for making the Fajitas 
• Add Salt per taste and toss them 
• Allow the Fajitas to  cook to a nice char, Set aside 
• Now add some yellow corn kernels and lima beans to the pan 
• Add Salt per taste and toss them 
• Allow the corn and beans to get a light seer (do not overcook them), set aside  
• Round slice the Jalapeno and sautee it to a nice char, set aside

Sliced Veggies for Fajita

Procedure for Salsa (Pico De Gallo) 

• Chop Red Onions, Tomato, Jalapeno (per your spice level) and Cilantro
• Toss everything in a bowl, Add lime/lemon juice and salt per taste 
• Set Aside

Pico De Gallo

Procedure to Assemble the Burrito Bowl 

• In a Glass Bowl (you can use any bowl you have) start layering the ingredients to assemble the Burrito Bowl
• Add a bed of Cilantro Lime Brown Rise to start with \
• Add the Black or Red Beans (you can add a generous amount based on your taste and preferences)
• Add the Fajitas to the Bowl (make sure you layer them right next to the other ingredients as opposed to on top of each other)  
• Now add the Yellow Corn Kernels and Lima Beans 
• Now add the Pico De Gallo (Salsa) to the bowl
• Now start topping the bowl, start with Fresh Sour Cream
• Add Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• Add Chopped Lettuce 
• Add any Picante Sauce (optional) 
• Add any additional Salsa if you like (optional)
• Add a healthy amount of Freshly made Guacamole
• Now Garnish with Freshly Squeezed Line/Lemon Juice and Cilantro
• Add a Lime/Lemon Wedge and Charred Jalapeno Rounds to sum it all up 
• Serve Fresh 

Topping for the Burrito Bowl

Assemble Burrito Bowl - View # 1 

Assemble Burrito Bowl - View # 2