These healthier burrito bowls are made with a delicious & fresh mango salsa, then drizzled in a rich & creamy avocado cilantro lime sauce! These healthier burrito bowls are perfect for the warmer months & made with nourishing & wholesome ingredients!
Healthier Burrito Bowls
Burrito bowls are a classic, easy & delicious meal that I truly crave on a weekly basis! My version is topped with a homemade delicious mango salsa & avocado cream sauce as well! This recipe is also super versatile & can be modified for all dietary restrictions & lifestyles!
Can I make these healthier burrito bowls paleo?
The version I made for these photos was mostly paleo. The only thing that wasn’t paleo was the Greek yogurt I used for the avocado cilantro lime cream sauce. I mention in the recipe below that you can try subbing this with a dairy-free greek yogurt or sour cream but I haven’t tried this myself & many vegan brands on the market are not necessarily paleo.
Stay tuned for an updated vegan version of this sauce that I am testing out! It will also be paleo approved.
Until then you can still make these burrito bowls without the sauce & add your favourite creamy taco or burrito sauce that is paleo friendly!
Can I make these healthier burrito bowls vegan?
Yes! Like I mentioned above regarding the sauce you will need to sub out the Greek yogurt for a vegan alternative. I haven’t tried this yet myself but that is something you can consider to try making this recipe vegan friendly. Let me know if you do make any substitutions!
You will also just want to make sure the protein source you’re using is vegan. I recommend using prepared chickpeas, beans, tofu or lentils. I have a delicious vegan “taco meat” recipe here that would be delicious in these bowls!
Ingredients you will need:
Cilantro Avocado Lime Sauce:
- Greek yogurt or sour cream (you could try subbing vegan yogurt or sour cream for dairy-free but I haven’t tried this myself)*
- Garlic cloves
- Ripe avocado
- Limes
- Pink salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Cumin
- Apple cider vinegar
Mango Salsa
- Grape tomatoes
- Red onion
- Cilantro
- Mango
- Pink salt
- Black pepper
- Red chili flakes
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Lime
- Extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
Burrito Bowl
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Cumin
- Pink salt
- Black pepper
- Protein source of choice (I used ground beef, however you can also use chicken, chickpeas, tofu, lentils, beans etc). This lentil “taco meat” is a great vegan option to top on these burrito bowls!
- Base of choice (I used a bed of greens but you can also use prepared rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice as well)
Toppings
- Fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream (optional)
- Pink salt & pepper
Prep in advance for quick meals throughout the week
We love making a fresh batch of mango salsa to start out the week. Not only is is delicious topped on these burrito bowls but I also love eating it with fresh veg & tortilla chips!
You can do the same thing with the sauce & protein by prepping it ahead at the start of the week. When you’re ready to assemble your burrito bowls it will all be ready for you & take only minutes!
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Healthier Burrito Bowls [with mango salsa and an avocado cilantro lime sauce]
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These healthier burrito bowls are made with a delicious & fresh mango salsa, then drizzled in a rich & creamy avocado cilantro lime sauce! These healthier burrito bowls are perfect for the warmer months & made with nourishing & wholesome ingredients!
Ingredients
Cilantro Avocado Lime Sauce:
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt or sour cream (you could try subbing vegan yogurt or sour cream for dairy-free but I haven’t tried this myself)*
- 3–4 garlic cloves
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 limes, juiced (plus 1–2 tsp of the rind grated)
- 1/4 tsp pink salt
- Black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp water
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1/4–1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Mango Salsa
- 3 cups grape tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 1/2–1 tsp pink salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/4–1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
Burrito Bowl
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1–2 tsp chili powder (I didn’t have this the first time I made it & it was still great)
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- Protein source of choice (I used 1 lb of ground beef, however you can also use chicken, chickpeas, tofu, lentils, beans etc). This lentil “taco meat” is a great vegan option to top on these burrito bowls!
- Base of choice (I used a bed of greens but you can also use prepared rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice as well)
Toppings
- Fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream (optional)
- Pink salt & pepper
Instructions
Cilantro Avocado Lime Sauce:
- In a blender add all of the ingredients for the sauce.
- Pulse/blend until smooth.
- Set aside in the fridge or overnight while you prepare the rest of the burrito bowl.**
Mango Salsa
- Thinly dice & add all of the ingredients to a large bowl & set in the fridge until ready to serve.
Burrito Bowl
- Prepare your protein of choice using the garlic, paprika, onion, cumin, pink salt, & black pepper. I used ground beef & cooked it in a large saucepan over medium heat until well done. You could also use these spices on prepared & cooked chickpeas, lentils, tofu or beans.
- Layer the protein over your base (greens, cauliflower rice, rice, quinoa, etc.).
- Add a generous amount of mango salsa, & drizzle with the avocado cilantro lime sauce.
- Serve with a fresh lime wedge, chopped cilantro & enjoy!
Notes
*I will be testing a fully vegan/dairy-free version of this soon so stay tuned to this blog post for updates when I do!
**Note: I found this sauce so much better the next day or even after a couple hours in the fridge. If you have a chance to prep it beforehand, I highly recommend it!
Keywords: burrito bowl, gluten free
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