These Vegan Burrito Bowls are a flavor-packed, wholesome meal you’ll want on repeat! Loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, cilantro-lime rice, fajita veggies, seasoned black beans, and creamy cashew sauce, this plant-based recipe is hearty, customizable, and ready in about 40 minutes.
Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or even as a fun build-your-own burrito bowl bar for the whole family!
⭐ Why You’ll Love These Burrito Bowls
- Wholesome & Filling – Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and colorful veggies.
- Diet-Friendly – Naturally vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free.
- Customizable – Swap in your favorite proteins, grains, and toppings.
- Meal-Prep Friendly – Make components ahead of time for quick grab-and-go meals.
- Better than Takeout – Just like Chipotle’s burrito bowls, but healthier and homemade!
🥑 Ingredients You’ll Need
Base
- Rice – White or brown rice, finished with lime juice & cilantro.
- Black Beans – Tossed with fresh lime and cilantro.
Veggies
- Sweet Potatoes – Roasted with chipotle peppers, garlic, and spices.
- Fajita Veggies – Red onion + colorful bell peppers, roasted until tender-crisp.
- Corn & Tomatoes – Fresh, grilled, or salsa-style.
Toppings
- Guacamole or Avocado
- Romaine or leafy greens
- Tex-Mex Cashew Cream (or your favorite vegan dressing)
- Pico de Gallo
- Optional: vegan cheese, tortilla strips, or pickled jalapeños.
🔄 Ingredient Swaps & Variations
- Grains: Swap rice for quinoa, couscous, or cauliflower rice.
- Protein: Use tofu, lentils, chickpeas, or sofritas instead of sweet potatoes.
- Spice Level: Adjust heat with cayenne, chipotle, or hot sauce.
- Sauce Options: Try vegan queso, chipotle cream, or cilantro cashew sauce.
- Wrap It Up: Roll the filling in a tortilla for a hearty vegan burrito.
🍴 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cook the Rice
- Make rice according to package instructions (or in a rice cooker/Instant Pot).
- Fluff and mix with lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
2. Roast Sweet Potatoes
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, chipotle peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic, lime juice, salt & pepper.
- Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
3. Roast Peppers & Onions
- Slice bell peppers and red onion.
- Toss with olive oil, salt, and oregano.
- Roast 15–20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
4. Prepare Black Beans
- Rinse and drain beans.
- Toss with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
5. Assemble Bowls
- Layer cilantro-lime rice, roasted sweet potatoes, fajita veggies, beans, corn, tomatoes, and romaine.
- Top with guacamole, pico de gallo, and cashew cream.
- Garnish with extra lime and cilantro.
🥗 Serving Ideas
- Buffet Style: Set out toppings and let everyone build their own.
- Burrito Wrap: Fill a tortilla with your burrito bowl ingredients.
- Burrito Salad: Serve over leafy greens for a lighter option.
- Crunch Wrap: Add vegan cheese, fold into a tortilla, and pan-fry until crispy.
⏱️ Make Ahead & Storage
- Store each component separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.
- Reheat sweet potatoes and veggies in the oven or microwave.
- Keep guacamole and pico fresh by making them just before serving.
📌 Vegan Burrito Bowl Recipe (Printable)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35–40 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed & drained
- ½ cup cilantro + juice of 2 limes
- Olive oil, salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: guacamole, pico de gallo, corn, cashew cream, romaine
Instructions
- Cook rice; stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Roast sweet potatoes with oil and spices at 425°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Roast peppers and onions with oil and oregano for 15–20 minutes.
- Toss beans with lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Assemble bowls with rice, beans, veggies, and toppings.
- Drizzle with cashew cream, garnish with cilantro & lime, and enjoy!