One thing I couldn’t figure out in the last 5 years is how to eat overstuffed sandwiches or wraps. I become very clumsy and self conscious when eating these big size sandwiches. I see myself constantly looking around to find any occasional giggles or stares. I figured the best thing to do is stay away from them in public places (make them to-go and eat at home or desk).
So you can imagine my ecstasy when I found this bare-burrito on Baja Fresh menu. All the ingredients in a burrito layered in a bowl instead of wrapping in a tortilla. This is my entry to Sweet nicks ARF/ 5-a-day Tuesday event. My first ever entry into any food blog event. 🙂
- ½ cup rice Cooked long grain (You can use any kind of )
- ¼ cup Cheddar Pepper Jack Cheese or
- 2 cups Black beans – cooked or 16 oz. cans, rinsed and drained
- 1 Onion – medium
- 2 Jalapenos
- 2 tbsps Tomato sauce
- ½ cup Corn
- - 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- to taste Salt pepper and
- 1 Avocado
- 2 Plum tomatoes ripe – seeded and chopped
- – 1 clove Garlic
- 1 Jalapeno
- 2 tsps Lemon juice
- ½ Red onion – small (or 1 shallot)
- Salt
- 2 Peppers Green
- 2 Zucchini
- 1 Yellow Squash
- 2 Onions
- Salt Pepper and
- Pre heat oven to 400˚F.
- Cut the vegetables into big chunks and coat them with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Roast them in the oven for 20-25minutes or until tender, but not mushy.
- Heat olive oil in a sauce pan, when warm add garlic and sauté.
- Add chopped onions, jalapeno and sauté till onions turn transparent.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix well. You can add water if the mixture is too thick.
- Let it simmer for about 10minutes. Keep aside.
- Put all the ingredients in a blender and pulse them couple of times. I like it smooth, but you can make it chunky too.
- Take a bowl, add a layer of rice then add the black bean sauce, roasted vegetables, guacamole and cheese. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve.

Notes:
· Store bought guacamole and salsa will reduce the prepping time.
· Vegetables can be either grilled or sautéed instead of roasting.