Looking for a quick vegetarian meal on busy weeknights? The whole family will love this Vegetarian Burrito Bowl, made with corn, black beans, and rice.

mexican veggie burrito bowl

We love “meal bowls” at our house. Fill a bowl with protein and veggies, and you can add all sorts of sauces and seasonings to make it delicious. Plus, it’s super easy to whip together in minutes!

Just start with a base and add your favorite burrito-inspired toppings. Totally kid-approved!

If we’re hosting, I love to do a “Burrito Bowl Bar” and set out little bowls of everything for self-serve.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE A VEGETARIAN BURRITO BOWL:

• 2 cups, quick-cooking rice, dry
• 4 cups, water
• 3 cups, fajita vegetables, cut into strips (use frozen to save time)
• 2 cups, corn
• 2 cups, black beans (can also use pinto beans)
• For topping: sour cream (or Greek yogurt), fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, chopped cilantro, sliced lime

HOW TO MAKE A VEGETARIAN BURRITO BOWL:

1. Cook rice, with water, according to package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, heat up fajita strips (if using frozen), or chop up vegetables if using fresh.
3. Build burrito bowls: add corn, beans, and veggies to rice. Finish off with your choice of toppings.

Tip: Place your toppings out in separate dishes and let everyone add what they want. Kids love create-your-own, and everyone gets what they want!

Putting together a burrito bowl is super easy. Start by cooking up some fluffy rice!

Then, add your protein. We’re going meatless for this dish, so we added beans and lots of vegetables—corn, bell peppers, onions, etc. Top it off with your favorite burrito toppings. We love guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. The picky eaters of the family can skip the toppings altogether. That’s the best part of this dinner. Make it your own!

Layer up your burrito bowls and enjoy a flavorful, vegetarian dish tonight! Meatless with plenty of flavor. Full of veggies and wholesome ingredients. Yum!

handy tools to easily make these Mexican veggie burrito bowls:

• oval ramekins – easily display toppings, dishwasher safe, versatile for use
• dinner bowls – great size, nice edge to keep sauces from spilling, matches with any other dishes

FAQs

Are burrito bowls healthy? Yes! They have a great balance of protein, carbs and healthy fats.

How long does a burrito bowl last in the fridge? The ingredients will last about 3-5 days. You can store the cooked ingredients together, and then warm them up together. Then store the fresh ingredients separate and add them after reheating.

Are burrito bowls served hot or cold? While you could serve them cold, they are typically served hot.

Were these Vegetarian Burrito Bowls as big of a hit with your family? Try pairing them with these Cherry Pomegranate Daiquiris (mocktail version for the kiddos)!

Make sure you bookmark my Recipe Page for many other fun and delicious ideas for the whole family to enjoy!