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    Home ▸ Vegan Main Dishes

    Vegan Taco Bowl Recipe

    Last modified: October 5, 2022. Originally posted: July 5, 2021 By Sophia DeSantis

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    This vegan taco bowl is they perfect way to feed all types of eaters with one meal. It's easily customizable and can be prepped ahead!

    A cream colored bowl with a taco bowl inside on a wooden surface surrounded by other ingredients
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    This post was originally published on March 8, 2016.

    We love tacos and sometimes we love taking those taco ingredients and putting them together in bowls. This is a way to create component meals, which are when you make a bunch of ingredients and allow everyone to put them together how they want! Win win for all.

    In addition to being kid and parent friendly these bowls are healthy, delicious, and so easy to mix up to keep things interesting! Make them even easier by using pre-prepared fillings and toppings.

    Ingredients

    Although these taco bowls can be completely customized, here are our favorite filling options:

    •  Shredded cabbage
    • Mexican rice 
    • Lentil walnut taco meat
    • Black beans 
    • Avocado
    • Salsa
    • Spicy Cilantro Cream 
    Ingredients and bowls filled with ingredients for making a taco bowl on a light wooden surface

    How to Make a Vegan Taco Bowl

    This meal is too easy to make! Here's what you need to do:

    1. Start by loading the bowl with rice, beans, taco meat, and cabbage.A cream colored bowl with rice, lentil taco meat, beans and cabbage inside on a light wooden surface
    2. Add toppings and enjoy!A close up of a loaded up taco bowl with a fork getting a bite out of it

    More filling and topping suggestions

    Add extra flavor to your taco bowls or switch things up with other toppings! Here are some ideas to get you started:

    • Jalapeño
    • Cilantro
    • Limes
    • Tomatoes
    • Bell Peppers
    • Onions
    • Corn
    • Shredded cheese or cheese sauce
    • Hot sauce
    • Vegan Sour Cream
    • Guacamole
    • Pinto Beans
    • Taco Seasoned Jackfruit
    • Mushroom Carnitas

    Tips and tricks

    These vegan taco bowls are so simple to make, keep it extra easy with these suggestions:

    • If you use the recipe for lentil walnut taco meat, it makes 4 cups and you only need ¼ cup. Either reduce the recipe, or make the whole recipe and use the rest for future meals.
    • Keep the cook time short by having the fillings and toppings prepared in advance.
    • Prep extra rice, beans, corn, veggies, etc. and use them to make more meals throughout the week. (Learn more tips on making component meals to keep your sanity!)
    • Make it fun and family friendly by setting up a build your own taco bowl bar. This way everyone can fill their bowls with what they like.

    Common Questions

    What is a taco bowl called?

    Taco bowls also go by the names taco salad and burrito bowls. Whatever you call them, they're all delicious!

    What can you put in taco bowls?

    Anything that sounds good! Great options include rice, beans, corn, peppers, salsa, guacamole. See above for a complete list of options.

    How do you eat a taco bowl?

    Add all the fillings to a bowl, load with toppings, and dig in with a fork!

    More Vegan Mexican Food Recipes

    If you're like us and can't get enough Mexican inspired food each week, try these additional plant based recipes:

    • High Protein Mexican Pasta Salad
    • Vegan Burritos
    • Pozole Verde
    • Vegan Birria Tacos
    • Mexican Street Corn Salad
    • Black Bean Enchiladas
    • Crispy Potato Tacos
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    Vegan Taco Bowl Recipe

    Sophia DeSantis
    This vegan taco bowl is they perfect way to feed all types of eaters with one meal. It's easily customizable and can be prepped ahead!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4
    Calories 672 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 cups shredded cabbage
    • 2 cups Mexican rice , or use any rice you prefer (use ready made for a fast meal)
    • 1 cup lentil walnut taco meat , or any other taco meat you prefer (see note)
    • 1 cup black beans , homemade or store bought
    • 1 avocado
    • ½ cup salsa
    • ½ cup Spicy Cilantro Cream , or any other sauce you prefer (homemade or store bought)

    To Serve (optional):

    • Jalapeno
    • Cilantro
    • Limes
    • Shredded cheese or cheese sauce
    • Hot sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Build the taco bowls by putting the ¾ cup cabbage, ½ cup rice, and ¼ cup taco meat and ¼ cup beans at the bottom of each bowl.
    • Top with ¼ the avocado, 2 tablespoons salsa, 2 tablespoons spicy cilantro cream and any other garnishes you prefer!
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • My lentil walnut taco meat makes 4 cups, so you only need ¼ the recipe. Or make the whole thing and freeze for later use.
    • You can adapt these to be whatever you prefer with the toppings and main ingredients.
    • The time is for using frozen or ready made ingredients. If you make everything from scratch the total time will be about an hour.
    • Nutrition facts are for the main ingredients only. They will change depending on what you use and top it with.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 672kcalCarbohydrates: 108gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 1103mgFiber: 18gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1014IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 6mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Sarah

      July 12, 2021 at 8:28 pm

      The perfect easy meal for a house full of hungry eaters with different tastes! Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Sharadia

      September 09, 2020 at 8:30 am

      I have a question about the garlic lemon cream sauce. Can you direct me to the garlic lemon part of the recipe. I noted on the sour cream recipe it said to make sure to use lime. I'm a little confused... thanks.

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      • veggiesdontbite

        September 09, 2020 at 11:10 am

        Hi Sharadia! That was an old version of the recipe which has now been updated to my vegan sour cream. There were a few spots in the taco bowl recipe that missed being updated but they are fixed now! You are welcome to add any lemon or garlic to the sour cream as you blend it if you like those flavors.

        Reply
    3. Jeff

      February 24, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      This is not low fat

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        February 26, 2020 at 9:09 pm

        Hi Jeff, when I switched my recipe card system over some of the recipes did not transfer correctly. I just updated this one. Thanks!

        Reply
    4. Psychic Nest

      April 26, 2016 at 6:40 am

      Hi Sophia,

      Great presentation of the dish along with all these amazing flavors put together. This taco bowl is fantastic, I can't wait to try it. Thank you!

      Zaria

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        April 28, 2016 at 12:21 pm

        Thanks so much! The flavors work well together, we love Mexican food!

        Reply
    5. Valencia - Life of a Vegaholic

      April 17, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      I love a great Mexican bowl! It's so colorful and it looks super yummy!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        April 17, 2016 at 10:29 pm

        Thanks so much Valencia!

        Reply
    6. Erin

      March 15, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Oh, yeah!!!! I LOVE Mexican food – it’s always been my favorite and I’m pretty sure it always will be! This bowl is beautiful and so colorful! I love all the toppings (especially that sweet corn) and those tortilla chips look wonderful…that close up shot with the ingredients piled on is calling my name! I can’t wait to try this recipe!!!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        March 18, 2016 at 10:34 pm

        Thanks Erin! I love Mexican food too!! SO good!

        Reply
    7. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      March 10, 2016 at 8:11 am

      I looooove your "throw together" dish, here! Looks so yummy filled with all the things I love! I'm sort of in your position -- I live in Phoenix, and it so hard not to love Mexican meals and ingredients -- so much goodness to enjoy! Nice meal!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        March 10, 2016 at 2:23 pm

        Thanks Patricia! Mexican is so versatile in all the different things you can do with it so it's easy to eat all the time!

        Reply
    8. Donna

      March 09, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      Dump and go bowl dishes are definitely my favourites! This Mexican one sounds amazing, love the flavours you have going on. We are actually headed to San Diego for the first time next month, so excited to try all the food there 🙂

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        March 09, 2016 at 11:39 pm

        Thanks Donna!! I love bowls too. Oh wow!! You're going to love it here. Where are you staying? If you're near the downtown area there are so many awesome places! Try Cafe Gratitude and Civico 1845 in little Italy. And there's a new one Bar Kindred in Southpark that's supposed to be awesome!

        Reply
    9. Lucie @WIN-WIN FOOD

      March 09, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Now that's my ideal dinner! Healthy, delicious and versatile enough to utilize those leftover ingredients in my fridge 🙂 Oh and your easy take on refried beans is amazing! I've always given up on these thinking it must take forever and call for too many unhealthy ingredients, this is perfect <3

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        March 09, 2016 at 7:17 pm

        Thanks Lucie!! I love easy around here these days. And the beans are so easy!!!

        Reply
    10. Gin

      March 09, 2016 at 8:35 am

      This bowl sounds like Mexican perfection! I love how you dress up those refried beans with clever spices!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        March 09, 2016 at 9:40 am

        Thanks Gin!! Yes, refried beans at home are the best!!

        Reply
    11. Kelly @ TastingPage

      March 09, 2016 at 8:05 am

      This is my kind of Mexican taco ball. It's so much healthier, and tastier if you ask me. Looks wonderful!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        March 09, 2016 at 9:39 am

        Thanks Kelly! So much healthier and tastier for sure!

        Reply
    12. nancy @ ordinary vegan

      March 09, 2016 at 7:12 am

      Love this site and all your photos. I have been craving Mexican all week so this will be the perfect weekend family dinner. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        March 09, 2016 at 9:40 am

        Awe, thanks Nancy!! You're too kind! I'm always craving Mexican. Lol! Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    13. Debra @ Bowl Me Over

      March 09, 2016 at 7:00 am

      Your Taco Bowl looks just amazing - all of the yummy crunchy vegetables, looks just perfect. A great combination of flavors and wonderful meal!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        March 09, 2016 at 10:35 am

        Thanks Debra! It's a great one bowl type of meal!

        Reply
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