Southwestern Spice Mix:
Coriander, dried - 1 tsp
Paprika - 1 tsp
Cumin - 1/2 tsp
Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
Southwestern Spiced Chickpea Burrito Bowl:
Farro, semi-pearled / husked and uncooked - 3/4 cup
Lettuce, romaine - 1 heart, sliced
Limes - 1/2, wedges
Corn kernels - 1 cup, sliced off the cob or frozen and defrosted
Beans, black (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can, drained and rinsed
Beans, garbanzo (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can, drained and rinsed
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Sour cream (opt) - 1/2 cup
Tortilla chips (opt) - ~4 cups
Pico de Gallo:
Tomatoes, roma - 6, chopped
Shallots - 1 clove, chopped
Jalapenos - 1, chopped
Cilantro (opt) - 3 Tbsp, chopped
Lime juice - 2 tsp
Farro - (Skip if made ahead for Monday.) Bring a saucepan of water to boil. Give it a generous sprinkle of salt and add farro. If you bought semi-pearled or husked farro, it should take about 25 minutes to cook until al dente, tender but not soggy. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make southwestern spice mix - Combine coriander, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Tomatoes / Shallots / Jalapenos / Cilantro (if using) - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
Lettuce / Limes / Corn - Prep as directed.
Beans (both types) - Drain and rinse.
Heat a wok or nonstick pan over medium heat. Add oil and then corn and both types of beans. Add spice mix and saute until beans are heated through and spices are fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with some salt and pepper.
Finish the pico de gallo by stirring together tomatoes, shallots, jalapenos, cilantro (if using), and lime juice. Season with some salt.
If farro was made ahead, reheat in the microwave.
Set out all of the burrito bowl ingredients - bean / corn mixture, farro, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, sour cream, tortilla chips, and lime wedges. Let everyone assemble their bowls at the table. Enjoy!
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 12mg
Sodium 655mg