This vegetarian burrito bowl with queso is the perfect super quick dinner recipe. You can throw it together in about 5 minutes, using ingredients you already have in your pantry, it's packed with flavor and doesn't taste like you just threw it together.
[This recipe was originally posted in December 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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How will this vegetarian burrito bowl make your life easier?
How many times do you get home from a long day to find nothing ready to eat at home? You probably have all the ingredients you need to make this easy vegetarian burrito bowl with queso in just 10-15 minutes. And if you have ready to use queso, it'll just take 5 minutes to throw together and you'll be on your way to having a delish dinner.
This dish is great because it's super versatile. Use the veggies you have on hand, the protein (canned beans or leftover meat), and pre-made or homemade queso to add tons of creamy cheesy flavor)
If you're not in the mood for a veggie burrito bowl, here are a couple of my favorite quick dinner recipes: grapefruit & avocado salad, black bean tacos, quick microwave egg bowl, or these huevos rancheros.
What makes this bowl so good?
- Black beans
- Oregano
- Cumin
- Cooked brown rice
- Peppers and onions
- Premade queso (from the store or homemade)
- Salsa
- Lime
How do I make a veggie burrito bowl?
Mix ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp salt, and ½ c black beans in a small bowl. Add 1 c cooked rice, ½ c bean mixture, ½ c sliced veggies, ¼ c queso, and ¼ c salsa to bowl. Serve with lime wedge and tortilla chips if desired.
Expert Tip: Use whatever beans and veggies you have on hand (pinto beans, zucchini, cooked sweet potatoes, avocado, tomatoes, etc). You can also use minute rice or frozen rice.
Expert Tips
- Use whatever beans and veggies you have on hand (pinto beans, zucchini, cooked sweet potatoes, avocado, tomatoes, etc).
- You can also use minute rice or frozen rice.
FAQ
How do you eat a burrito bowl?
Mix all the ingredients together so you can get all the delicious flavors in one bite. Then grab a fork and eat it. It's super easy, just works well when you mix it all together and eat with a fork.
Should I get a burrito or a bowl?
They're essentially the same, including this recipe. A burrito has all these ingredients in a large flour tortilla. If you need something you can eat with your hands-go with a burrito, if you need something you can eat with a fork, go with a bowl!
How can I repurpose this dish?
- Add pulled pork or another kind of meat that you have on hand.
- Serve as tacos
- Make into a taco salad
- Fill burrito sized tortilla with all the ingredients.
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
- (black beans) black bean tacos, huevos rancheros, black bean taco pasta
- (queso) dip chips into it, add to tacos, or a burrito.
- (lime) pomegranate lime spritzer, coconut green lentil curry.
- (rice) stuffed squash with ground beef & rice, beef & broccoli, chicken & broccoli casserole, easy beef bulgogi, or this warm harvest bowl.
- (veggies) oh the options are endless. veggie quesadilla, microwave egg bowl, or these freezer breakfast sandwiches.
Did you make this vegetarian burrito bowl? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Vegetarian Burrito Bowl Recipe with Queso
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
- ½ cup black beans drained
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- ½ cup sliced peppers and onions
- ¼ cup queso (see notes for recipe)
- ¼ cup fresh salsa
- ¼ lime
Instructions
- Mix ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp salt, and ½ c black beans in a small bowl. Add 1 c cooked rice, ½ c bean mixture, ½ c sliced veggies, ¼ c queso, and ¼ c salsa to bowl. Serve with lime wedge and tortilla chips if desired.
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Notes
- Queso Sauce Recipe
- Use whatever beans and veggies you have on hand (pinto beans, zucchini, cooked sweet potatoes, avocado, tomatoes, etc).
- You can also use minute rice or frozen rice.
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Anna says
I love quick and nourishing bowls like that! Everything looks so fresh and so healthy, just the way I like it!
Rebecca says
thanks!
Veena Azmanov says
Sounds like a Bowl of health and quick Dinner option. Love the combination to this Yummy Vegetarian Burrito Bowl.
Rebecca says
ya it's great because it's so easy
Pam says
I love recipes that are easy to customize according to my family's taste or what I have in my kitchen. Oh, and queso! Anything is better with queso 🙂
Rebecca says
same here! they're the best
Beth says
This is such easy dinner or lunch! I've made it several times and just changed the ingredients around again and it is so good!
Rebecca says
ya! it's so versatile, that's my favorite part!
Katherine says
What a stunning veggie burrito bowl recipe. And that queso takes it to the next level. Love it.
Rebecca says
thanks! the queso is a game changer