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Butternut Squash Burrito Bowl


Ingredients

  • 12 oz butternut squash, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 cup cooked rice, divided
  • shredded romaine or other green lettuce
  • canned black beans (my fave are the Cuban black beans rom Trader Joes)
  • shredded romaine or other favorite lettuce
  • creamy tomatillo ranch dressing
  • avocado, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  2. Toss cubed butternut squash with minced garlic, olive oil and a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, add diced tomato, minced red onion, lime juice, cilantro and a pinch of salt to a small bowl and let marinate while squash roasts.
  4. Heat black beans until just warmed through.
  5. To serve, divide rice between two bowls. Add a big handful of lettuce and scoop of black beans. Add a healthy amount of butternut squash and top with marinated tomato mixture and drizzle with dressing. Add diced avocado if desired.
  6. Devour and enjoy!!