Last modified: October 16, 2021. Originally posted: July 5, 2021 By Sophia DeSantis

Vegan Taco Bowl Recipe

Name: Vegan Taco Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
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)); Jalapeno; Cilantro; Limes; Shredded cheese or cheese sauce; Hot sauce

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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

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:

How to Make a Vegan Taco Bowl

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

Start by loading the bowl with rice, beans, taco meat, and cabbage.
Add toppings and enjoy!

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:

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: