shrimp and veggie bowl (or burrito)

Recipe by
Darci Juris
Scottsdale, AZ

This is one of those "what do I have in my frig that I can make" dinner bowls. Trying to eat A LOT more veggies, I came up with this bowl of everything that sounded yummy. This bowl also makes a great burrito as well. Wrap all ingredients in a large flour tortilla instead.

yield 2 bowls or burritos
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For shrimp and veggie bowl (or burrito)

  • 2 md
    zucchini
  • 1 md
    sweet potato
  • 1/2 c
    black beans
  • 1 c
    cooked rice or quinoa (your choice)
  • 2 c
    fresh spinach
  • 1 lg
    bell pepper
  • 1 sm
    yellow onion
  • 1 can
    sliced red beets
  • 6-8 md
    shrimp
  • 4 Tbsp
    hummus
  • 2 tsp
    balsamic glaze

How To Make shrimp and veggie bowl (or burrito)

  • 1
    Preheat grill. Wash vegetables, and peel potato.
  • 2
    Slice zucchini and sweet potatove into long slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Spray with cooking oil, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • 3
    Slice bell pepper into thirds, removing the core/seeds. Spray with cooking oil and set aside.
  • 4
    Slice onions, and either saute them on the stove, or grill them with the rest of the veggies. I actually decided to caramelize mine in a pan.
  • 5
    Prep shrimp how you prefer. You can either grill them with the veggies, or saute them in a pan. I actually bought pre-cooked shrimp from the Sprouts Grocery.
  • 6
    Grill veggies (and shrimp) until done (about 5 min each side).
  • 7
    Divide grilled veggies, shrimp, onion, spinach, beets, beans and rice between 2 serving bowls.
  • 8
    Drizzle a teaspoon of balsamic glaze on top, and add about 2 tablespoons hummus. ENJOY!
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