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Black Walnut Burrito Bowl

Because black walnuts pack so much protein, they are a great plant-based protein staple and meat alternative! Healthy Grocery Girl loves making a seasoned walnut crumble for tacos, burritos or in spaghetti sauce… the ideas are endless! Here’s a really delicious Black Walnut Burrito Bowl recipe from Healthy Grocery Girl and how you make it.

INGREDIENTS:

Bowl:

  • ¾ cup jasmine rice
  • ¼ cup white quinoa
  • 1 (15oz) can black beans
  • 1 cup fire roasted corn
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 6 large leaves kale
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Black Walnut Crumble:

  • 2 cups chopped black walnuts
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Optional: 1-2 deseeded fresh peppers of choice, if you like more heat.

Coconut cilantro lime sauce:

  • 1 cup canned coconut cream
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Directions

To make the seasoned black walnut crumble; preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Pulse all ingredients (except the walnuts) in a food processor until the mixture is evenly ground, then add the walnuts and pulse together.

Transfer to a greased baking sheet, bake for 30 minutes, stir a few times throughout.

Chop the sweet potato, toss in EVOO and bake in the oven with the walnuts.

Add the rice and quinoa into a medium pot with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, add a lid and drop the heat to low, simmer for 15 minutes.

Rinse, dry and divy in the kale. Chop and add to a medium bowl, drizzle with EVOO and squeeze half a lime over the top, massage with clean hands.

To make the coconut cilantro lime sauce, add all of the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together.

Build the burrito bowl by adding all ingredients into a bowl and top with a dollop of coconut cilantro lime sauce. Enjoy!

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