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Effortless Farro Burrito Bowls with Cotija and Guacamole Salsa

0 · Sep 30, 2019 ·

This post is sponsored by Herdez, all opinions are our own.

Mexican night is a favorite for my family. I like that burrito bowls are simple dishes for busy nights, and my kids love that lots of toppings let them build their own meal. Plus, meal bowls tend to be pretty well-balanced; for a ‘throw it all together’ meal you get whole grains, healthy fats, protein, and plenty of veggies. And this farro burrito bowl takes build your own to a new level! We gave it authentic Mexican flavor by adding Herdez Guacamole Salsa and cotija cheese. And if you buy a roasted chicken, it makes an effortless meal with almost no cooking involved.

Effortless Farro Burrito Bowls with Cotija and Guacamole Salsa

The number one salsa brand in Mexico, Herdez Guacamole Salsa is an amazing combo of spicy salsa and creamy guacamole. Made with tomatillos, green chile peppers, avocados, and cilantro, it definitely brings the heat! I love the kick of the Medium, but my kids prefer the Mild version.

I like Herdez salsas because they are known for simple, quality ingredients and represent the heart and soul of Mexican cuisine, helping you add bold, authentic flavor to your bowls. Don’t limit your Guacamole Salsa to just this burrito bowl recipe! It adds fresh flavor to tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and beans and rice and some kick to fish and chicken meals. And if you love taco salads, it’s the perfect salad dressing.

Effortless Farro Burrito Bowls with Cotija and Guacamole Salsa

Let’s talk about building your bowl. With farro as your base, set out as many toppings as you can to tempt picky eaters. For some reason, the more little bowls of grains, veggies, and beans, the more everyone seems to eat. Everyone in my family likes different things (of course), but here are our favorites for burrito bowls:

  • Pinto beans
  • Cotija cheese
  • Roasted chicken
  • Herdez Guacamole Salsa
  • Corn
  • Kale
  • Mini sweet peppers
  • Red onion
  • Avocado
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cilantro

Effortless Farro Burrito Bowls with Cotija and Herdez Guacamole Salsa

Farro has become my go-to grain for weeknight meal bowls. Semipearled farro doesn’t require overnight soaking and cooks up fast. Pearled farro takes even less time to cook, but you’ll get less fiber. I’ve never been a fan of quinoa, and farro has a nutty, earthy taste and adds texture and heft to soups, salads, and, yes, grain bowls.

So, yes, farro is easy to cook, and I think it tastes better than quinoa. BUT. It’s even better when you add some flavor! The secret ingredient in my bowls is Herdez Guacamole Salsa. You’ll get so much more flavor if you add it to the farro first and then drizzle it on top of the meal bowl.

Effortless Farro Burrito Bowls with Cotija and Guacamole Salsa

Assemble your farro bowl, drizzle Guacamole Salsa on top, and dig in! Not only are meal bowls pretty to look at, but the leftovers are ideal for packing up for lunch the next day.

Effortless Farro Burrito Bowls with Cotija and Guacamole Salsa Effortless Farro Burrito Bowls with Cotija and Guacamole Salsa

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Effortless Farro Burrito Bowls with Cotija and Guacamole Salsa

A build-your-own weeknight meal bowl with our new go-to grain, farro. Guacamole Salsa and Cotija add some spicy Mexican flavor.

Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword bowl, burrito
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 842 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Herdez Guacamole Salsa
  • 1 chicken breast, cooked can use rotisserie
  • 1 cup farro, cooked
  • 1/3 cup corn
  • 1/3 cup pinto beans
  • 1/4 cup Cotija cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup kale, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mini sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Cook the farro according to package instructions.

  2. Place the farro at in a medium bowl. Drizzle on 1/4 cup HERDEZ Guacamole Salsa and stir into the farro.

  3. Top with remaining ingredients, drizzle on remaing Guacamole Salsa and mix thoroughly.

Recipe Notes

Assemble your farro bowl, drizzle Guacamole Salsa on top, and dig in! Not only are meal bowls pretty to look at, but the leftovers are ideal for packing up for lunch the next day.

Nutrition Facts
Effortless Farro Burrito Bowls with Cotija and Guacamole Salsa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 842 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Cholesterol 347mg116%
Carbohydrates 91g30%
Fiber 17g71%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 130g260%
Calcium 576mg58%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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