Vegan burrito bowl recipe with fresh corn salsa and homemade guacamole.
Chipotle has long been one of my favorite healthy takeout restaurants, but anyone who has been knows just how quickly the price can increase on a burrito bowl with all the fixings, plus guac and chips!
Even with the price tag, Chipotle has my heart with it’s fresh corn salsa and tons of vegan and vegetarian options.
Today I’m recreating that Chipotle magic for you in the form of this vegan burrito bowl recipe!
How to make a vegan burrito bowl
It really is so simple to make your own drool worthy burrito bowl at home, all you need is a little time to chop up and assemble everything!
There is no actual baking required (save for the rice), so although these vegan burrito bowls look fancy, they are so easy to make!
I put my brown rice in a rice cooker and got to work assembling the other ingredients while it cooked.
For a low carb option, you can use this cilantro lime cauliflower rice instead.
First, I made a batch of my perfect guacamole recipe. This time I left the tomatoes out and served them on the side for added visual effect, but you can mix them in as usual – either way!
Next, I made a batch of fresh corn salsa. And omg let me say that this is my new addiction! Holy freaking moly it is delicious.
I had a hard time stopping myself from eating too much just dipped in tortilla chips!
I chose to make my corn salsa non spicy (since I have a toddler), but if you dig that spicy kick you could throw in a little chopped jalapeno for some heat!
One thing to note is that the corn salsa is best served fresh. You can store it in the fridge, but once the water and juices start to release it will not be as good as served fresh.
That’s why it’s called fresh corn salsa I guess! Somehow I don’t think you’ll have a problem finishing off this recipe the same day though!
If you are cooking for less than 4 people, you can just adjust how much you make accordingly.
For the black beans, all I did was rinse and drain them.
The flavors from all of the ingredients take over the dish, so there’s no need to season your beans. That means less work too!
Chop up some fresh crunchy romaine lettuce and halve some cherry tomatoes and you are ready to assemble your vegan burrito bowl!
If you are looking for more veggies, this fajita veggies recipe would be a delicious addition.
We served ours with tortilla chips and devoured them. It was so delicious I had a second bowl for lunch at 4 pm because I just couldn’t stop thinking about it!
If you love chipotle, you will go crazy for this recipe.
So insanely fresh and bursting with so much flavor. I can’t get enough!
Homemade burrito bowls are definitely going to be a regular item on our menu from now on.
hungry for more? Here are some more delicious vegan mexican recipes.
Vegan Queso
Vegan Enchiladas
Vegan Quesadillas
Easy Homemade Fresh Salsa
Vegan Taco Bake
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Homemade vegan burrito bowl recipe with fresh corn salsa and homemade guacamole
Ingredients
4 servings of brown rice (I made around 4.5 cups worth of cooked rice)
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
chopped romaine lettuce
1 batch of this fresh corn salsa
1 batch of this homemade guacamole
halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Cook brown rice according to package instructions. I used a rice cooker for convenience
While rice is cooking, make a batch of guacamole.
Make corn salsa and set aside (see notes)
Chop up romaine and slice cherry tomatoes
Once rice is finished, assemble burrito bowls with brown rice, black beans, romaine, corn salsa, guacamole, and cherry tomatoes
Top with optional Vegan Queso
Serve with tortilla chips
Notes
This recipe is best served fresh, (especially the corn salsa) Leftovers can be kept in the fridge but are best served the same day for optimal flavor and freshness
Vegan Chipotle Bowls with quinoa, black beans, sautéed peppers and onions, and Creamy Chipotle Sauce. These healthy, hearty bowls are perfect for make-ahead lunches.
Is a Burrito Bowl Healthy? The basic combination of protein, carbs, and fat (chicken, rice and beans, and guacamole and cheese, respectively) is not only healthy and filling, but incredibly satisfying too. You definitely won't be looking for an evening snack after eating a burrito bowl for dinner.
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese. You'll need to enable location sharing to use this feature.
A new, craveable protein from Chipotle, Plant-Based Chorizo is certified vegan, packed with 16 grams of protein per 4oz serving, and is made without artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, grains, gluten, or soy.
Designed to make healthy eating easy and accessible, Mexican Cauliflower Rice was created with all lifestyles in mind. The new menu innovation is Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, and made with grain-free ingredients. Mexican Cauliflower Rice can be added to any entrée or enjoyed as a side for an additional cost.
"Skip the tortilla and any other grain offered, such as white or brown rice, and ask for lettuce and fajita vegetables as a base," recommends Knott. "Add your choice of meat, preferably chicken or steak, as these are the leanest options. Top with more lettuce, salsa, and guacamole," she suggests.
Like most meals, a burrito can be as healthy or unhealthy as you want; it depends on what ingredients you include and what you're avoiding. If you're trying to eat fewer carbs, a burrito bowl can be a better choice than a traditional burrito – and easier to take home if you want to cut back on portion sizes.
Is a Bowl Healthier Than a Burrito? A bowl may be a healthier option based on how you build it. A bowl with higher-calorie ingredients like pollo asado, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese or queso Blanco can have 1,120 calories, 66g of fat, and 80 g of carbs.
The bottom line. Brown rice is a more nutrient-dense product than white rice. Because of this, brown rice may help reduce blood sugar levels and aid in managing weight. But white rice is good for people with certain digestive issues and those who can't digest fiber-rich foods well.
Those who are fitness freaks, and burritos can be your best friend. Great control of the digestive tract can result in optimized nourishment. Thus, this forms an excellent meal for those who are on a diet plan. Eating burritos means you are consuming nutrients and giving away the fat content.
Sofritas are a vegan protein option at Chipotle Mexican Grill. According to this article, they originated as a collaboration between Chipotle and Hodo Foods, a company that makes really awesome tofu in Oakland, California.
All the meals that make Chipotle famous – the burritos, tacos, salads – are all vegan-friendly if you order them without meat and dairy. The only menu item that isn't suitable for vegans is the quesadilla, as a key ingredient in this is dairy cheese.
I tried Chipotle's entire vegan menu and found that it's not only delicious — it's often cheaper than meat. Chipotle has been ahead of the curve when it comes to offering an array of vegan menu options. I stopped by to try every vegan item, including the plant-based "Sofritas" and "Lifestyle Bowls."
The restaurant has an entire line of bowls and salads (called Lifestyle Bowls) dedicated to these specific diets in order to better serve their customers who are trying to stick to more specific meal plans. “They are full of veggies, have a healthy fat source and a good amount of protein,” Leonard says.
No worries about non-vegan beans here—both the pinto and the black beans are animal-free (pro tip: you can get both). For extra protein and a spicy kick, add the tofu-based sofritas. If you're really hungry, you can double your protein portion for $2.60.
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