Vegan burrito bowl with soya mince

Vegan burrito bowl with soya mince, black beans, brown rice, avocado and lime – well seasoned, filling and easy for every day.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 30 min
• Calories: 490 kcal per serving
• Protein: 26 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 62 g

Ingredients

• 1/2 tin of black beans
• 1 handful of cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 avocado
• Juice of 1/2 unwaxed lime
• 60g brown rice
• 50g soya mince
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning mix (without added sugar)

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl · sieve

1. Cook the brown rice according to the packet instructions until soft but still slightly al dente.
2. Soak the soya mince in hot water, squeeze it out well, then fry it in the olive oil with the taco seasoning mix until well seasoned and lightly browned.
3. Rinse and drain the black beans. Halve the cherry tomatoes, cut the avocado into pieces and drizzle with lime juice.
4. Put the cooked brown rice in a bowl and arrange the black beans, soya mince, cherry tomatoes and avocado on top.
5. Finally, finish everything with a little extra lime juice and taco seasoning if you like.

Good to know

When you want something hearty and uncomplicated that's still balanced, this bowl is just right. It's full of flavour and fresh.

Swaps

Soya mince → lupin pieces (soya-free, similar protein content; contains lupin) Brown rice → quinoa (more protein, also provides magnesium) 1/2 avocado → steamed edamame (more protein) Taco seasoning mix → cumin, paprika, garlic, oregano and sea salt (you control the ingredients, no additives)

Allergens

Contains soya; depending on the taco seasoning mix, it may contain traces of celery or mustard. Usually good for children; in pregnancy, all the ingredients are fine at normal kitchen quality as long as the soya mince is cooked right through.

Frequently asked questions

Which ingredients in this bowl provide iron?

Both the black beans and the soya mince provide plant-based iron.

Do black beans suit everyone?

That's individual.

What's in avocado, nutritionally?

Avocado mainly provides monounsaturated fatty acids as well as potassium and folate. It also contains fibre.

Is taco seasoning always fine?

Not necessarily. Many blends contain quite a lot of salt, and some contain sugar or additives – it's worth checking the ingredients list.

How useful is soya mince as a food?

It's a high-protein soya product with little fat that works well in savoury dishes – here it's soaked, squeezed out and fried with taco seasoning.

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