Quick Meaty & Healthy Vegan Burritos
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Here’s our take on the best Quick Meaty & Healthy Vegan Burritos recipe! Who doesn’t love a good burrito? Everyone loves the convenience of a tasty and fast meal, but with vegan tempeh burritos, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor and health for convenience.
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Why We Love These Quick Meaty & Healthy Vegan Burritos
I don’t know about you, but for me I’m always up for a burrito! This comforting vegan tempeh burrito recipe is made quickly and so easily.
Our ‘meaty’ filling is comprised of tempeh, onions, peppers, mushrooms, rice and some classic Mexican spices. These burritos taste super delicious, and will satisfy any hungry belly! Load them with your favorite toppings, veggies and a squeeze of lime! YUM!!
Burritos are great for those looking for a quick and tasty meal that won’t break the bank or their diet. So, if you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to make vegan burritos that are both nutritious and satisfying, you’ve come to the right place!
I also love it that you can make delicious vegan burritos from scratch in as little as 20 minutes. Get ready to have your taste buds tantalized and your tummy satisfied by this quick and meaty vegan burrito recipe.
Ingredients You Need
Quick Meaty & Healthy Vegan Tempeh Burritos Recipe
- 6 oz tempeh
- 4 oz mushrooms
- 1 tomato
- 1 bell pepper
- ½ medium onion
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice, such as white rice, brown rice or cilantro rice
- large tortillas or taco shells
- 1 tbsp oil of choice (optional)
- 1 jalapeno (optional)
- ½ lime juice (optional)
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
(optional)Instructions How to Make Quick Meaty & Healthy Vegan Tempeh Burritos
- Prepare your rice according to its package.
- Chop the vegetables, mushrooms, and tempeh.
- If using oil, heat it on a large skillet on medium heat. If you’re omitting oil, you can use a bit of water.
- Add all ingredients to the skillet except for the cooked rice and tomato, and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring often. If using jalapeno, you can chop and add it to the skillet to cook as well.
- Pour the skillet food, cooked rice, and chopped tomato (and other optional ingredients like lime juice & cilantro) into a food processor and pulse it a few times to get the texture you desire.
- Return the ingredients to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Stir in nutritional yeast if using for a little bit of a cheesy flavor.
- Spoon the mixture into tortillas, top with any optional ingredients that you prefer. Some good choices are avocado, salsa, taco sauce, olives, lettuce, vegan sour cream, etc. Fold up the tortillas and enjoy!
Other Options
- You could also use this meaty mixture as a base in tacos or bowls. It would be amazing in a bowl with so many goodies! Crushed tortilla chips, black beans, salsa, vegan sour cream, vegan queso, avocado, guacamole, corn, brown rice or cilantro lime rice, vegan cheese, pinto beans, lettuce, olives, and cilantro, am I right? 🙂
- To warm up your burrito, for reheating put a wet paper towel on top of it and microwave it on medium heat for 2 or more minutes. Or, wrap it in foil and bake it in the oven at 225°F for 30 or more minutes until it’s hot.
With just a few easy ingredients, quick meaty and healthy vegan tempeh burritos are the perfect addition to any vegan meal plan. Because they are loaded with plant-based proteins, fiber, and healthy fats, vegan burritos are a great way to start your day with balanced nutrition and plenty of flavor.
They’re also a great lunchtime treat, dinner favorite, and simple snack solution. Best of all, vegan burritos can be tailored to any diet or personal preference, with endless combinations and variations to try. Share on Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest!
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Quick Meaty & Healthy Vegan Burritos
Ingredients
- 6 oz tempeh
- 4 oz mushrooms
- 1 tomato
- 1 bell pepper
- ½ medium onion
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice
- large tortillas or taco shells
- 1 tbsp oil of choice (optional)
- 1 jalapeno (optional)
- ½ lime juice (optional)
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your rice according to its package.
- Chop the vegetables, mushrooms, and tempeh.
- if using oil, heat it on a skillet on medium heat. If you're omitting oil, you can use a bit of water.
- Add all ingredients to the skillet except for the cooked rice and tomato, and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring often. If using jalapeno, you can chop and add it to the skillet to cook as well.
- Pour the skillet food, cooked rice, and chopped tomato (and other optional ingredients like lime juice & cilantro) into a food processor and pulse it a few times to get the texture you desire.
- Return the ingredients to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Stir in nutritional yeast if using for a little bit of a cheesy flavor.
- Spoon the mixture into tortillas, top with any optional ingredients that you prefer. Some good choices are avocado, salsa, taco sauce, olives, lettuce, vegan sour cream, etc. Fold up the tortillas and enjoy!
These look amazing! I’ve yet to try tempah! I need to get on this. Pinning (of course)
Thank you! Tempeh is awesome and super healthy, we love it! Hope you’ll give it a go! 😀