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    Home ▸ Vegan Main Dishes

    Chipotle Inspired Veggie Burrito Bowl (Vegan)

    Last modified: May 27, 2023. Originally posted: April 29, 2023 By Sophia DeSantis

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    A Chipotle like burrito bowl on a yellow checkered towel surrounded by ingredients.

    Get the taste of Chipotle in a homemade healthy and delicious vegan burrito bowl! This easy meal is packed with protein, fiber, and fresh veggies.

    This easy-to-make plant-based recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal at home. Plus you will save money and it's easy to prep ahead!

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    This post was originally published on September 2, 2021.

    We love build your own meals around here, because they are obviously delicious, but they also cut down on all the dinner tantrums. Flavors like my macro bowl and taco bowl are big hits, so I know I needed more!

    Ingredients

    The flavors in the Chipotle veggie burrito bowl are amazing, but you're limited to their serving sizes, and everything good is "extra". Well, if you make your own burrito bowls at home you are in full control!

    The following ingredients are simply guidelines, feel free to adjust to fit your needs and preferences:

    • Shredded lettuce
    • Cilantro Lime Rice 
    • Vegan Carnitas 
    • Black beans
    • Fajita veggies
    • Guacamole
    • Corn salad 
    • Fresh salsa 
    Different colored bowls on a checkered towel filled with ingredients to build a burrito bowl.

    How to Make Vegan Burrito Bowls

    This version of the Chipotle veggie bowl seriously could not be more easy to make! Hot tip: use a large, shallow bowl so you get a little bit of everything in every bite!

    Here's what to do:

    1. Start with a base of lettuce, rice, vegan carnitas.
    2. Load it up with all the toppings and dig in!
    White bowl with piles of lettuce, beans and rice in a row inside.
    Fork taking a bite from a burrito bowl that is fully loaded with ingredients.

    Topping Ideas

    Set up all of the toppings buffet style and let each person make their own custom creations!

    In addition to loading these veggie burrito bowls with the fillings and toppings above, we also like to mix things up with the following:

    • Sour cream
    • Jalapeño
    • Vegan cheese sauce or dairy free shredded cheese to keep the bowls vegan.
    • Homemade Vegan Queso Fresco
    • If you only need a vegetarian chipotle bowl you can use your favorite dairy cheese if you prefer.
    • Hot sauce
    • Mexican Rice
    • Pinto Beans
    • Lentil Walnut Taco Meat
    • Vegan Chorizo
    • Jackfruit Taco Meat
    • You can also add your favorite meat based protein for those who want it!

    What to Serve With Veggie Burrito Bowls

    Even though these are a full meal all on their own, it doesn't hurt to serve with a couple other snacks (and drinks!) for a family dinner.

    • Chips and Vegan Queso
    • Vegan Quesadilla
    • Hidden Veggie Vegan Taquitos
    • Baked Vegan and Gluten Free Churros
    • Passion Fruit Margaritas
    • Spicy Pineapple Margarita

    Meal Prep and Storage Tips

    • Prepare the vegan burrito bowls in advance by making the rice, beans, vegan carnitas, fajita veggies, salsa, corn salad, and vegan sour cream.
      • Store them separately until you're ready to heat and serve.
    • You can also meal prep individual bowls:
      • Portion out all of the warm fillings in a microwave safe container.
      • Place the toppings in another one.
      • When ready to serve, warm it up and throw on the toppings!
    • Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
    • Cooked rice and beans can be frozen in a freezer safe airtight container for up to 3 months.

    Common Questions

    Is a burrito bowl healthy?

    It depends what you put in it, but they certainly can be! Stick to wholesome fillings and toppings as suggested in this vegan burrito bowl recipe to keep it on the healthier side.

    Does Chipotle have a vegan burrito bowl?

    They sure do! Chipotle offers fajita veggies and sofritas as plant based burrito bowl options.

    Is a burrito or burrito bowl better?

    Again, it comes down to what is going in the burrito or bowl. Burrito bowls do avoid tortillas, which makes them slightly healthier.

    What can you put in burrito bowls?

    Anything you want! Load them up with fiber, protein, and veggies. Popular fillings and toppings include rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, peppers and onions, and lettuce.

    What is in a burrito bowl at Chipotle?

    Chipotle offers a build your own bowl style, but generally they include rice, beans, protein of choice, corn salsa, and salsa.

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    Chipotle Inspired Veggie Burrito Bowl (Vegan)

    Sophia DeSantis
    Get the taste of Chipotle in a homemade healthy and delicious vegan burrito bowl! This easy meal is packed with protein, fiber, and fresh veggies.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4
    Calories 702 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 cups shredded lettuce
    • 2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice , or use any rice you prefer
    • 2 cups Vegan Carnitas , or any other taco meat you prefer (see note)
    • 1 cup black beans , homemade or store bought
    • 1 cup fajita veggies
    • 1 cup guacamole
    • 1 cup corn salad , or use plain corn or corn salsa
    • 1 cup fresh salsa , or any salsa you prefer

    To Serve (optional):

    • Sour cream
    • Jalapeno
    • Shredded cheese or cheese sauce
    • Hot sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Build the burrito bowls by putting the ¾ cup lettuce, ½ cup rice, and ½ cup carnitas, ¼ cup beans and ¼ cup fajita veggies at the bottom of each bowl.
      3 cups shredded lettuce, 2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice, 2 cups Vegan Carnitas, 1 cup black beans, 1 cup fajita veggies
    • Top with ¼ cup guacamole, ¼ cup corn salad, and ¼ cup salsa. Add any other garnishes you prefer!
      1 cup guacamole, 1 cup corn salad, 1 cup fresh salsa, Sour cream, Jalapeno
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • My carnitas makes about 2 cups so use the entire recipe.
    • You can adapt these to be whatever you prefer with the toppings and main ingredients.

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 702kcalCarbohydrates: 128gProtein: 21gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 689mgPotassium: 1575mgFiber: 19gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 496IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 7mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Sarah

      September 27, 2021 at 7:00 am

      I am going to save so much money! These taste amazing and were so easy to make, no more extra for guac!

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