Tempeh Burrito Bowls

Smoky tempeh crumble, brown rice, black beans and colourful toppings in a filling plant-based bowl.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 35 min · 4 bowls including fresh toppings

• 400g plain tempeh, crumbled
• 200g dry brown rice
• 240g cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
• 160g sweetcorn, drained
• 200g tomatoes, diced
• 160g avocado flesh, sliced
• 10g olive oil
• 30g lime juice
• 4g smoked paprika (2 tsp)
• 4g cumin (2 tsp)
• 10g coriander, chopped
• 2g salt, divided
• 60ml water, for the tempeh

1. 1

   Rinse the rice and cook according to its packet instructions, usually 25–30 minutes. Keep covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

2. 2

   While the rice cooks, heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the crumbled tempeh and cook over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned.

3. 3

   Add the paprika, cumin, half the salt and 60ml water. Reduce the heat and cook for 3–4 minutes until the tempeh is hot through and coated in the spices.

4. 4

   Add the black beans and sweetcorn and cook for 3–4 minutes until hot. Toss the diced tomatoes with half the lime juice and the remaining salt.

5. 5

   Divide the rice and tempeh mixture between four bowls. Add the tomato, avocado and coriander; finish with the remaining lime juice. For meal prep, keep the fresh toppings separate.

Storage & reheating

Spread cooked rice in a shallow container and refrigerate promptly, ideally within 1 hour. Store the rice and tempeh mixture at 4°C or below and eat within 24 hours; freeze additional portions promptly for up to 2 months for best quality. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat once until every part reaches 74°C. Add freshly cut avocado and the cold toppings after reheating.

Substitutions

Use firm tofu instead of tempeh, cooking until golden; protein and texture will change. Check the tempeh label if you need a gluten-free product.

Estimated nutrition per serving

596 kcal · 33g protein · 75.2g carbs · 22.0g fat · 16.0g fibre.

Calculated from measured ingredients using generic composition estimates. Brands and portion sizes change the result. Optional additions and substitutions are excluded.

Storage guidance: USDA leftover guidance · FSA rice guidance