Burrito Bowls

This easy burrito bowl is a fun, customizable meal packed with flavour and colour. Kids can help prep by chopping veggies, cubing tofu, and assembling their own bowls.

It’s filled with rice, beans, veggies, and your favourite toppings like avocado and cheese. Perfect for a balanced, hands-on dinner or lunch!

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Recipe

Ingredients:

  • or the Tofu:

    • 1 block (400g) extra-firm tofu, pressed & cubed

    • 1 tbsp soy sauce

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • 1 tbsp taco seasoning

    For the Lime Rice:

    • 1 cup uncooked brown rice

    • 2 cups water

    • Juice of 1 lime

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • ½ tsp salt

    • ½ cup chopped cilantro

    Bowl Ingredients:

    • 1 can (540 mL) black beans, rinsed & drained

    • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

    • 1 medium tomato, diced

    • 1 large ripe avocado, diced

    • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

    Optional Toppings:

    • Plain yogurt or sour cream

    • Grated cheese

    • Extra lime wedges

    • More chopped cilantro

Equipment:

  • Baking sheet

  • Parchment paper

  • Medium pot with lid

  • Mixing bowls

  • Cutting board & knife

  • Fork for fluffing rice

Directions:

  1. Start by cooking the rice. With the help of a grown-up, rinse 1 cup of brown rice and place it in a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then turn the heat down low and cover the pot. Let it cook until the water is gone and the rice is soft. Once it's done, fluff it with a fork and stir in the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ cup of chopped cilantro.

  2. While the rice is cooking, get your veggies and toppings ready! Chop the cilantro if you haven’t already. Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Dice the tomato and the avocado into small cubes and set everything aside.

  3. Now it’s time to get the tofu ready! Ask an adult to help you open the tofu package and gently press out any extra water. Cut the tofu into small cubes. In a bowl, mix the tofu with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Stir gently so the tofu gets evenly coated.

  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the tofu cubes on the baking sheet in one layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Then, take the tray out and sprinkle 1 cup of corn kernels around the tofu. Put the tray back in the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes, until the tofu is golden and the corn is slightly crispy.

  5. Start with a scoop of the fluffy lime rice, then add some shredded lettuce, black beans, diced tomato, avocado, tofu, and corn. You can also add a spoonful of yogurt or sour cream, some grated cheese, extra lime, or more cilantro if you like.