Roasted Chili Lime Zucchini Bowl (Printable)
Zesty roasted vegetables with chili lime seasoning and creamy avocado topping
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 red onion, sliced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Chili Lime Seasoning
08 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Avocado Crema
15 - 1 large ripe avocado
16 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
17 - Juice of 1 lime
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 1 clove garlic, minced
20 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
21 - 2–3 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)
→ To Serve
22 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
23 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
24 - Extra lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
04 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
05 - Warm the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Divide cooked rice or quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and black beans. Drizzle generously with avocado crema.
07 - Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted vegetables develop this incredible sweetness that plays perfectly with the zesty crema
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the baking sheet or the vegetables will steam instead of roast
- The crema thickens in the fridge, so add a splash more water when reheating leftovers
03 -
- Cut your vegetables to similar sizes so they roast evenly
- Make the crema first and let it chill while the vegetables roast