Butternut Squash Burrito Bowls Food

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BURRITO BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Make the pico de gallo: In a small bowl, mix together the tomatoes, corn, onion, garlic, lime juice, serrano, and cilantro with pinches of salt and pepper. Let chill for at least 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
• Drizzle the butternut squash with a little olive oil, salt & pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, check and flip and continue roasting until golden brown (about 10 more minutes). Remove from oven and toss with the chili powder.
• Make the avocado crema: In a blender, mix together the avocado, yogurt (or cashews), lime, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, cilantro, salt & pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Chill until ready to use.
• Assemble bowls with brown rice, black beans, kale, butternut squash, and the pico. Top with the toasted pepitas and serve with the avocado crema.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH BURRITO BOWLS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring the water to boiling. Stir in rice. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 40 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl combine cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. In a large bowl combine oil, salt, and 1 1/2 tsp. of the spice mixture. Add squash; toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes or until tender, turning once.
• Squeeze 1 Tbsp. juice from one of the lime halves. Cut remaining lime half into wedges; set aside. Drain beans, reserving 3 Tbsp. of the liquid. In a medium bowl combine beans, reserved liquid, and remaining spice mixture. Microwave, covered, 2 minutes. Stir in lime juice.
• Divide rice among shallow bowls. Top with squash, beans, and desired toppers. Serve with reserved lime wedges.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BURRITO BOWL

Steps:

• Prepare squash according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. In a small saucepan combine beans, water, chili powder, cumin and if desired, turmeric. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is heated through and liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes., Divide squash among 4 serving bowls. Top with bean mixture, corn, tomatoes, avocado, green onions and toppings of your choice.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BURRITOS

Steps:

• Combine the squash, 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and pierce to vent. Microwave, stirring once, until just tender, 15 minutes; drain.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes; stir in the chili powder. Add the beans, rice and 1/2 cup water and simmer, stirring, until the liquid evaporates, about10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
• Wipe out the skillet. Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat, then add the eggs and cook, stirring, until they start setting. Fold in the squash and cook until the eggs are set.
• Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave. Divide the rice mixture, scrambled eggs, cheese and jalapenos among the tortillas. Fold up the bottoms, then fold in the sides and roll up. Serve with salsa.