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    Home » Mains » Vegan Burrito Bowl

    Vegan Burrito Bowl

    Published: Jun 9, 2020 · Modified: Jun 28, 2021 by Kaylie Grace · 10 Comments

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

    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.

    a four step collage combining cilantro with white rice to prepare cilantro lime rice

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

    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

    More vegan Mexican recipes

    • Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas
    • Sweet Potato Black Bean Taquitos

    More easy vegan meals

    • Vegan Three Bean Chili
    • Vegan Peanut Noodles
    • Orange Tofu
    • Vegan Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
    • Easy Chickpea Curry

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

    Vegan Burrito Bowl

    ★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
    • Author: Kaylie Grace
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 3 bowls 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Cook
    • Cuisine: Mexican
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    This vegan burrito bowl is easy, healthy, and so delicious! It’s packed with cilantro lime rice, spicy black beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Enjoy this plant-based meal for lunch or dinner!


    Ingredients

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    Cilantro Lime Rice

    • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (~3 cups cooked)
    • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
    • 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
    • ½ tsp salt, more as needed

    Spicy Black Beans & Corn

    • 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
    • ½ tsp smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp chipotle powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper

    Easy Guacamole

    • 1 large ripe avocado
    • 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper

    For Serving

    • 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

    Instructions

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    1. Cook rice according to package.
    2. Add rice, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a bowl. Mix together. 

    Spicy Black Beans & Corn

    1. While rice is cooking, prepare the spicy black beans and corn.
    2. Warm a large pan on medium heat. Add oil and diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until onion is translucent and fragrant.
    3. Add black beans, corn, and spices to the pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Easy Guacamole

    1. While the rice and beans are cooking, prepare the guacamole.
    2. Slice the avocado and remove the pit.
    3. Add all ingredients to a bowl. Mash together until nearly smooth and creamy.

    Serving

    1. Add chopped romaine lettuce to bowls.
    2. Divide cilantro lime rice + spicy black beans and corn amongst each bowl.
    3. Add pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, salsa, tortilla strips, or any other toppings of your choosing. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Interested in other ways to enjoy this recipe? Wrap the ingredients in a large tortilla and create homemade burritos. Alternatively, use small corn tortillas to make tacos.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅓ recipe
    • Calories: 653
    • Sugar: 16g
    • Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Carbohydrates: 105g
    • Fiber: 29g
    • Protein: 23g

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    1. Kelley

      January 20, 2023 at 11:34 am

      This is a fantastic bowl. It is, hands down, our favourite dish. We shared it with some family, and now it’s a fan favourite for them too!!
      We decided to add a can of chick peas in with the black beans, and now it’s big enough for 4 large servings. We add pico de gallo, vegan cashew sour cream, and tortilla chips (for a nice crunch).

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        January 20, 2023 at 1:20 pm

        Thank you so much, Kelley! I’m so glad you are enjoying these vegan burrito bowls 🙂 Also, thanks for sharing the recipe with friends!

        Reply
    2. Camille

      July 12, 2022 at 6:01 pm

      Made this the other day and I absolutely loved it!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        July 13, 2022 at 7:46 am

        Thanks so much, Camille! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Katie

      March 21, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      I just made this tonight and it is so good! My husband asked for it to become a regular dish!! Thank you

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        March 21, 2021 at 10:24 pm

        Thanks so much, Katie! Super happy to hear you both enjoyed this recipe 🙂 Have a great week! xo

        Reply
    4. Tay

      March 21, 2021 at 8:29 am

      Would this work well for meal prep?

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        March 21, 2021 at 10:14 am

        Hey, Tay! Yes, absolutely! I like to keep the shredded lettuce stored separately, though. I just add it in when I’m ready to make a bowl from the other meal-prepped ingredients 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jaklin

      September 11, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      I just want to make sure I’m reading that right. 105 g carbohydrates for one serving? This recipe is absolutely delicious and I would definitely make it again! That just seems really high for carbs just for one serving.

      ★★★★★

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      • Kaylie Grace

        September 17, 2020 at 9:35 pm

        Hi, Jaklin! The serving size is 1/3 of the recipe, which means they are pretty large burrito bowls. If you divide the entire recipe into more servings, the carbs will be much lower. You can enjoy big burrito bowls or smaller ones (for a smaller portion and fewer carbs). The carbs in this recipe come from all of the healthy, whole-plant foods like black beans, corn, and rice! 🙂

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