Tempeh Burrito Bowls

By Beth Moncel

Spiced and crumbled tempeh makes a fast and easy alternative to beef in these Tempeh Burrito Bowls. Customize the toppings to be vegetarian or vegan! 

Ingredients

• 1 sweet potato (about 1 lb.) ($1.47)
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
• 8 oz. tempeh ($2.49)
• 1 cup water ($0.00)
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.05)
• 2 tsp chili powder ($0.20)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)
• 1/2 tsp cumin ($0.05)
• 1/8 tsp cayenne ($0.02)
• 1/4 tsp oregano ($0.03)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.03)
• 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
• freshly cracked pepper ($0.03)
• 4 cups cooked rice ($0.47)
• 1/2 cup salsa ($0.50)
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed ($0.30)
• 1 jalapeño ($0.18)
• 1 avocado ($1.19)
• 1/4 cup sour cream ($0.11)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Peel and dice the sweet potato into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread the cubes out onto a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, then toss to coat. Season with a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring half way through. Once roasted, set aside.

3. 3

   While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the seasoned tempeh. Crumble the brick of tempeh into a skillet. Add the water, oil, tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 10 cranks of a pepper mill). Stir briefly to combine.

4. 4

   Place a lid on the skillet and turn the heat on to medium. Allow the skillet to come up to a simmer. Let the tempeh simmer, stirring every few minutes, for about 10 minutes total, or until the liquid reduces to a thick sauce.

5. 5

   While the tempeh is simmering, slice the avocado and jalapeño. 

6. 6

   To build the bowls, place 1 cup cooked rice in the bottom of each bowl. Divide the seasoned tempeh, roasted sweet potatoes, corn, and avocado between all four bowls. Top each bowl with 1 to 2 tablespoons of salsa, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, and a few slices of jalapeño. Eat immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days.