This delicious vegan burrito bowl is packed with flavor, easy to prepare, and full of healthy ingredients! Start with a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, topped with cilantro lime rice and a zesty mix of black beans and corn. Customize it with your favorite toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, and salsa. A perfect, quick plant-based meal for lunch or dinner!
INGREDIENTS
For Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (~3 cups cooked)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
For Spicy Black Beans & Corn
- 1 tbsp oil (olive, avocado, or 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
For Easy Guacamole
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Serving
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Pico de gallo
- Salsa (hot or mild)
- Vegan cashew sour cream (optional)
- Vegan nacho cheese (optional)
- Tortilla strips (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Hot sauce or sriracha (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cilantro Lime Rice:
- Cook rice according to the package directions.
- Once cooked, add rice to a bowl and mix in cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Spicy Black Beans & Corn:
- While the rice cooks, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add black beans, corn, and all spices to the pan. Stir and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Easy Guacamole:
- While the rice and beans are cooking, prepare the guacamole.
- Slice the avocado and remove the pit.
- Mash all the ingredients together in a bowl until nearly smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Place chopped romaine lettuce in bowls.
- Top with cilantro lime rice and spicy black beans and corn.
- Add pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole, vegan sour cream, tortilla strips, and any additional toppings you like.
- Serve with lime wedges, cilantro, or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor. Enjoy!
NOTES
For variety, you can wrap the ingredients in a large tortilla to make a burrito or use small corn tortillas to create tacos.
