Roasted Veggie Rainbow Burrito Bowl with Lemon-Oregano Dressing

This Roasted Veggie Rainbow Burrito Bowl with Lemon-Oregano Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The roasted vegetables are tender and slightly browned, and the lemon-oregano dressing adds a bright and herbaceous flavor. The burrito bowls are also customizable, so you can add your favorite toppings, such as avocado, cilantro, or salsa.

This recipe was inspired by my love of burrito bowls and my desire to create a healthy and flavorful dish that could be easily customized to my liking. I started by experimenting with different combinations of roasted vegetables, and I eventually settled on the combination of broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. I then developed a simple lemon-oregano dressing to add a bright and herbaceous flavor to the dish. The final touch was the addition of black beans for protein and brown rice for a hearty base.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Broccoli florets
• Bell pepper (any color)
• Zucchini
• Red onion
• Black beans
• Brown rice
• Lemon-oregano dressing (see recipe below)
• Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, salsa

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. On a large baking sheet, toss the broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
4. While the vegetables are roasting, cook the brown rice according to the package directions.
5. To make the lemon-oregano dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. Assemble the burrito bowls by spooning the brown rice into bowls and topping with the roasted vegetables, black beans, and lemon-oregano dressing.
7. Add any desired toppings, such as avocado, cilantro, or salsa.

Why It Works

• Roasting the vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and flavor.
• The lemon-oregano dressing adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the dish.
• The burrito bowls are customizable, so you can add your favorite toppings.