Either it’s 5 de Mayo or you are just in the mood for Mexican food, this recipe is just what you need! It’s a delicious and filling meal, packed with nutrients and fiber to keep you full for hours. Great for meal prep and easy lunches because it takes under 30 minutes to make.

The best part is you can modify this recipe and add any of your favorite ingredients. For an extra boost of protein I would recommend topping it with chicken breast or tofu!

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Mexican Burrito Bowls

This meal is packed with plant-strong  nutrition and full of flavor. It takes under 30 minutes to make and will leave you satieted for hours.

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Total Time 30 mins

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 1 serving

Ingredients

  

bowl

• 1 cup cauliflower rice
• 1 handful arugula
• 1/2 cup black beans drained
• 1/4 cup yellow corn
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 piece avocado

cilantro lime dressing

• 1 large bunch cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Instructions

 

bowl

• Assemble all of the ingredients for the bowl in a large plate.

dressing

• For the dressing, add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until incorporated.
• Drizzle cilantro-lime dressing to the bowl.
• Enjoy!

Keyword bowls, easy meals, mexican, plant based, vegan, vegan mexican

Want more inspo or modifications for the bowl?

Here is an easy guide you can follow:

base: lettuce, zucchini noodles, leafy greens, spinach, kale, cauliflower rice

veggies: carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, green beans, cucumber, tomatoes, zucchini, brussel sprouts, squash, red pepper

proteins: tofu, tempeh, chicken, ground turkey, salmon, tuna

carbs: quinoa, brown rice, sweet potato, buckwheat

fat: avocado, hemp seeds, walnuts, cashews, tahini

If you LOVED this recipe, check out this other delicious plant-based Butternut Squash Bowl in my blog!

Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD, is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, board-certified sports dietitian, published researcher, and founder of Functional Fueling Nutrition®, an award winning endocrinology nutrition practice specializing in thyroid health, metabolism, fertility, and hormones. For more than a decade, she has helped thousands of active women uncover the physiological drivers behind hypothyroidism, chronic inflammation, fatigue and infertility through advanced laboratory testing and evidence-based nutrition. Lauren is the creator of the Energy Leaks framework, host of the Functional Fueling® Podcast, and author of The Thyroid Breakthrough, a guide that helps women understand why they can still struggle with thyroid symptoms despite eating well, exercising consistently, and having “normal” lab results.