Vegan Burrito Bowl Recipe: Weekly Vegan Meal Prep Idea
Written by MasterClass
Last updated: Apr 18, 2022 • 2 min read
Combining traditional Mexican flavors, the ingredients in a vegan burrito bowl mimic those of a regular burrito bowl sans any animal products. Pull together a vegan burrito bowl for a satisfying weeknight dinner, or make all the components during your weekly meal prep so you can enjoy this meal throughout the week.
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What Is a Vegan Burrito Bowl?
A vegan burrito bowl is a meatless and dairy-free version of a classic Mexican-inspired dish. Although they omit meat, vegan burrito bowls add heft in the form of beans, rice, and vegetables. They might also include meat alternatives and cheese substitutes.
Cumin, chipotle chili powder, cilantro, and lime juice are all popular flavorings for vegan burrito bowls. They are similar in flavor to other Mexican recipes, such as tacos, fajitas, nachos, and traditional burritos.
4 Common Ingredients in Vegan Burrito Bowls
Like other vegan recipes, which take their flavor from plant-based proteins, carbohydrates, and other ingredients, a vegan burrito bowl combines multiple components to result in a filling meal. Here are a few of the most common ingredients in vegan burrito bowls:
- 1. Beans: Common legumes in Mexican dishes and Mexican-inspired dishes include black beans and pinto beans. Season canned beans with olive oil, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
- 2. Condiments: Guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa, vegan sour cream, and other condiments or sauces add moisture and complementary flavors to a vegan burrito bowl. Spoon the condiment of your choosing over your burrito bowl or stir it in with the other ingredients. For a charred and deeply flavored salsa, learn how to make Chef Gabriela Cámara’s salsa tatemada recipe.
- 3. Rice: A burrito bowl adds Mexican flavors to a basic rice bowl. Depending on your dietary needs, you can use white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice. Ancient grains, such as quinoa and farro, also work well as a base or a mix-in.
- 4. Vegetables: Halved cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, shredded lettuce, diced red onion, and jalapeños can all bring satisfying flavor to a vegan burrito bowl. Sauté the vegetables or leave them raw, depending on the taste and texture you desire. Although technically a fruit, avocado is also a classic addition to a burrito bowl.
Vegan Burrito Bowl Recipe
makes
prep time
15 mintotal time
35 mincook time
20 minIngredients
For the cilantro lime rice:
For the black beans:
For the pico de gallo:
For the guacamole:
For garnishes and assembly:
Make the black beans:
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the black beans, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
Make the pico de gallo:
- 1
In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomato, diced white onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and salt.
Make the guacamole:
- 1
In a bowl, mash the avocado.
- 2
Add the minced red onion, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt to the avocado.
Assemble the dish:
- 1
Top the rice with the seasoned black beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
- 2
Add any additional garnishes, such as lime wedges, tortilla chips, or vegan sour cream.
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