Chipotle isn’t the only place to get a great burrito bowl—you can make one yourself at home! Learn how with this fresh, easy, and delicious recipe.
I’ve been on a HUGE burrito bowl kick for the past few months…but I’ve never had one from Chipotle. No—I whip up delicious DIY burrito bowls at home!
I started making them after I developed them copycat Chipotle sofritas in the fall, and I realized that there was no part of my typical Chipotle order that I couldn’t make myself. Cilantro lime rice? Check. Black beans? Check. Fajita Vegetables, corn salsa, and guac? Check, check, and check. I’m not looking back! These homemade bowls are fresh, flavorful, perfect for meal prep, and super cheap. If you’re a burrito bowl fan, you have to try one.
You’ll find my go-to burrito bowl recipe below. I hope you enjoyed making it yourself!
Burrito Bowl Recipe Ingredients
If you ask me, the best part of a burrito bowl is that you can make it exactly how you want it. So, instead of thinking of this burrito bowl recipe as a strict set of instructions, consider it a template. Fill your bowl with one (or more! You can!) items from each of these categories:
A grain: Rice is the obvious choice, and both brown rice and white rice is good Cilantro lime rice will add some zing to your bowl, meanwhile cauliflower rice o broccoli rice it will give it an extra veggie punch. Not feeling like rice? Quinoa it’s delicious here too!
A protein: I always choose sofritas. You can also skip this category and add extra…
Beans: Black beans and pinto are both incredible. For the best flavor, I recommend cooking them from scratch using one of these recipes:
Vegetables: I make my own fajita vegetables by cooking peppers and onions with garlic, cumin, and chili powder. For a simpler alternative, use fresh fixings like cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, and corn.
Salsa: Pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa verde, fresh tomato salsaand corn salsa everything is delicious. For a shortcut, use your favorite store-bought salsa!
Guacamole: This gets its own category. 🙂 Sliced avocados are also delicious.
And optional toppings: Garnish your bowl with cilantro, pickled red onion, pickled jalapeñossour cream or vegan sour cream, and/or a sprinkle of feta or shredded cheddar cheese. You also can’t go wrong with a drizzle of cilantro lime dressing!
Before digging in, top it all off with a big squeeze of fresh lime juice!
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
Burrito Bowl Delivery Suggestions
You have several options for how to serve this burrito bowl recipe:
- Eat your bowl right away. This is a delicious weeknight dinner!
- Prepare it with food. Prepare the ingredients on the weekend and store them in separate containers in the refrigerator. You can quickly put together bowls for lunches throughout the week!
- Or make a burrito bowl bar. Like a taco bar, but for burrito bowls. Set multiple arrangements, and let everyone build their own bowl. A fun option for entertainment!
Want something on the side? Round out the meal with tortilla chips and salsa.
More Favorite Grain Bowl Recipes
If you like this burrito bowl recipe, try one of these healthy grains next:
Burrito Bowl
Serving 4
Packed with bright, fresh ingredients, these homemade burrito bowls are better than Chipotle! Tip: this recipe is perfect for meal prep. Prepare the portions ahead of time and store them in separate containers in the fridge so you can quickly put together a bowl for a healthy lunch or dinner.
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Divide the rice among four bowls. Top with beans, sofritas, fajita veggies, and scoops of salsa and guacamole.
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Garnish with desired toppings and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
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