Vegan Burrito Bowl

Name: Vegan Burrito Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (~3 cups cooked); 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1/2 tsp salt, more as needed; 1 tbsp oil (olive, avocado, coconut); 1 small onion, diced; 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can corn, drained and rinsed; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp chipotle powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 large ripe avocado; 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Romaine lettuce, chopped; Pico de gallo; Hot or mild salsa; Vegan cashew sour cream, optional; Vegan nacho cheese, optional; Tortilla strips, optional; Lime wedges, optional; Cilantro, optional; Hot sauce or sriracha, optional

by Kaylie Grace on Jun 9, 2020 (updated Jun 28, 2021)

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This vegan burrito bowl recipe is healthy, easy to make, and so flavorful! Enjoy a bed of romaine lettuce filled with cilantro lime rice and a blend of spicy black beans and corn. Add your favorite toppings such as guacamole, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, and salsa. It’s a quick plant-based meal that’s perfect for lunch and dinner!

vegan burrito bowl with black beans, corn, cilantro lime rice, pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole, and cashew sour cream

Did you know it’s possible to create delicious, satisfying, and flavorful burrito bowls with simple ingredients + just 30 minutes? That’s right, there’s no need for take-out when you can make the real deal at home! Plus, with a wide variety of toppings and mix-ins to choose from, you can make it exactly the way you like.

This vegan burrito bowl is:

Vegetarian, gluten-free, and soy-free
Light & fresh yet filling & satisfying
Made with healthy and wholesome ingredients
Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes
A quick lunch or dinner recipe
Versatile and easily adaptable

What do you put in a burrito bowl?

There are so many ways to make a burrito bowl at home, but this recipe uses classic ingredients. This homemade vegan burrito bowl includes:

Black beans: Since this recipe is plant-based, black beans are used as the main source of protein. Beans contain a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.
Rice: Choose from long-grain brown rice or white rice. If you don’t like rice, you can use quinoa instead.
Lettuce: I always use romaine lettuce, but spinach is another good option. If you really want to get your greens in, use massaged kale.
Corn: Corn is combined with black beans to create a spicy plant-based protein blend.
Onion: Onion provides flavor for the black beans and corn.
Lime: Freshly-squeezed lime juice is preferred, but lime juice from a carton also works.
Guacamole: Buy pre-made guacamole or create your own at home! Avocados are incredibly nutritious and packed with healthy fats.
Pico de gallo: Pico de gallo consists of chopped tomato, onion, Serrano peppers, lime juice, and cilantro.
Spices: A blend of chili powder, garlic, cumin, paprika, chipotle powder, and black pepper are used to prepare the spicy black beans and corn.
Cilantro: Fresh cilantro is needed for the homemade cilantro lime rice. It can also be a garnish when serving the burrito bowls.

black beans, corn, diced onion, pico de gallo, avocado, spices, cilantro, and lime on a marble board

How to make homemade vegan burrito bowls

For the ingredients list and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to view the full recipe card at the bottom of the page. In the meantime, here’s a brief overview of how to create this homemade burrito bowl recipe!

Cilantro lime rice

Cilantro lime rice may sound fancy, but it’s incredibly simple. After cooking the brown or white rice, transfer it to a bowl. Then, add in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix everything together.

Spicy black beans and corn

To prepare the beans and corn, heat a large pan with oil and diced onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the onion is translucent and fragrant. Next, toss in the black beans, corn, and spices. Mix together and cook for 8-10 minutes.

a four step collage cooking diced onions, black beans, corn, and spices on a black skillet

Toppings for burrito bowls

One of my favorite things about burrito bowls is how versatile the ingredients are. There are lots of toppings and mix-ins to choose from.

10 healthy burrito bowl toppings:

Pico de gallo
Vegan cashew sour cream
Guacamole or diced avocado
Shredded vegan cheese
Vegan nacho cheese
Hot or mild salsa
Tortilla strips
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro
Hot sauce or sriracha

Other ways to serve this plant-based Mexican dish

Create a burrito bowl bar. It’s always fun to prepare a burrito bowl bar for the whole family to enjoy! To do this, set out the toppings and mix-ins in separate bowls. After dividing the lettuce, rice, and beans amongst each serving bowl, let everyone pick and choose their own toppings from the burrito bowl bar.

Make it a burrito. Wrap the ingredients in a large tortilla to create homemade burritos. This is a great freezer-friendly way to store leftovers, too!

Make tacos. Is it taco Tuesday? Warm up some corn tortillas and serve the recipe as tacos instead of a bowl.

a vegan burrito bowl with cilantro lime rice, corn and beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and romaine lettuce

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