Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl Recipe
Light and healthy, this Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl Recipe is bursting with flavor! Ready in just 30 minutes, chipotle burrito bowls are perfect for an easy lunch or delicious dinner. You can meal prep this simple recipe ahead of time to have on hand all week. Healthy never tasted so good!
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Why you’ll love making Burrito Bowls at home
- Burrito Bowls are ready in just 30 minutes! They are so simple to throw together on the spot. We love quick and easy light meals, especially in the summer.
- We chose to skip all dairy or meat in this recipe, so the burrito bowl recipe ingredients are 100% vegan. You can add vegan cheese or sour cream if desired!
- Made with fresh ingredients, these burrito bowls are just so good for you! The fresh vegetables and spices are packed full of nutrients and vitamins to make you feel your best.
- This copycat recipe is perfect for meal prep. The leftovers taste absolutely amazing the next day, and you can easily eat this delicious recipe for lunch all week long.
- Speaking of leftovers, this is a great way to use up leftover rice or beans. You can make the fresh cilantro lime rice really quickly with leftover rice.
- These burrito bowls are just absolutely delicious. It’s a simple recipe you’ll come back to again and again!
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
How to make Healthy Burrito Bowls with step-by-step instructions
A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Begin by making the fajita seasoning mix. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, granulated sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and pepper to taste.
Tip: If you love making Mexican spice mixes at home, be sure to check out our Burrito Seasoning Spice Mix, Taco Seasoning Recipe, and even our easy Cajun Seasoning is perfect for this recipe.
Next, place a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Add poblano peppers, bell peppers, and red onion when the oil is hot.
Cook the vegetables until tender, stirring occasionally. This will take approximately 8 minutes.
The vegetables may turn a little golden on the edges, and the onions will become translucent.
Next, stir in the fajita seasoning, cooking it until it becomes fragrant (approximately 1-2 more minutes).
Assemble the Burrito Bowls! Add a base of shredded lettuce to each bowl, then add cilantro rice, and Chipotle corn salsa.
Then, Chipotle black beans, fajita vegetables, guacamole, and optional tortilla chips. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Lettuce: Feel free to switch the romaine lettuce for your leafy greens of choice. We often use arugula (rocket), baby spinach, iceberg lettuce, or spring salad mix.
- Peppers: If you can’t find poblano peppers easily, add extra bell peppers, or try jalapeno peppers, diced green chiles, or chipotle peppers.
- Add more protein: Beans are a great source of protein, but you can always add more! Tofu would be great; vegetarian “chicken” pieces are perfect for turning this into a veggie Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe, or veggie ground beef is also a good option. They make a great substitute for boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts traditionally used to make copycat chipotle chicken burrito bowls.
- Brown rice: You can make cilantro lime rice with brown rice instead of long-grain white rice. Brown rice is just a little healthier and has a lovely nutty taste.
- Beans: We love our chipotle black beans for this recipe; however, if you have pinto beans on hand, refried beans are also delicious as a topping! Our refried beans recipe also works with black beans.
How to store leftover homemade burrito bowls
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
We like to store our burrito bowl toppings in separate containers and also store the fresh lettuce on its own so it doesn’t wilt quickly.
You can reheat the vegetables, beans, and rice in the microwave if desired, or eat it as a cold salad straight from the fridge.
What to serve with Vegetarian Burrito Bowls?
Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or Wednesday lunchtime, this Burrito Bowl is perfect any time!
For extra toppings, we like to add shredded cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), pico de Gallo, fresh diced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, sliced avocados, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to really make those flavors pop!
A drizzle of hot sauce, adobo sauce, or spicy salsa taquera is also amazing!
Need an extra snack on the side? Give our Jalapeno Poppers or Air Fryer Mexican Corn (elote) a try! They pair perfectly with any Mexican or Tex-Mex meal.
Looking for another bowl idea? Try this tasty vegan falafel bowl.
Are Burrito Bowls healthy?
Absolutely! Of course, it depends on what is in them, but generally, a large part of a burrito bowl is made up of fresh or cooked vegetables.
Adding a healthy protein is optional, but we like our homemade burrito bowl to have some beans and cilantro lime rice to fill it out a little.
You can add cheese and sour cream, but we advise skipping these to make the burrito bowls even healthier. There is plenty of flavor without added dairy – you won’t miss it!
Regular burritos are a wrap loaded with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, protein, homemade salsa, and guacamole. They are not as healthy as a burrito bowl.
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Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
For the Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 2 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
For the burrito bowl
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Poblano peppers seeds and ribs removed
- 2 Bell peppers red and orange, seeds removed
- ½ Red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Fajita Seasoning
- 8 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Cilantro lime rice
- 1 cup Chipotle black beans
- 1 cup Corn Salsa
- Guacamole
- Tortilla chips optional
Instructions
For the fajita seasoning
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, granulated sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste.1 tbsp Chili powder, 2 tsp Ground cumin, 2 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Granulated sugar, 2 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Onion powder, ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper, ½ tsp Black pepper, ½ tsp Kosher salt
For the burrito bowl
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil, when hot, add poblano peppers, bell peppers, and red onion. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, approximately 8 minutes. Stir in fajita seasoning.2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 Poblano peppers, 2 Bell peppers, ½ Red onion, 1 tbsp Fajita Seasoning
- Add a base of shredded lettuce to each bowl, then add cliantro lime rice, Chipotle black beans, fatijas, corn salsa, gucamole, and optional tortilla chips. Serve imediately and enjoy!8 cups Romaine lettuce, 2 cups Cilantro lime rice, 1 cup Chipotle black beans, 1 cup Corn Salsa, Guacamole, Tortilla chips
Notes
- Lettuce: Feel free to switch the romaine lettuce for your leafy greens of choice. We often use arugula (rocket), baby spinach, iceberg lettuce, or spring salad mix.
- Peppers: If you can’t find poblano peppers easily, add extra bell peppers, or try jalapeno peppers, diced green chiles, or chipotle peppers.
- Add more protein: Beans are a great source of protein, but you can always add more! Tofu would be great, vegetarian “chicken” pieces (like Quorn) are perfect to turn this into a veggie Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe, or veggie ground beef is also a good option. If you do eat meat, you can easily add boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts to make copycat chipotle chicken burrito bowls.
- Brown rice: You can make cilantro lime rice with brown rice instead of long-grain white rice. Brown rice is just a little healthier and has a lovely nutty taste to it.
- Beans: We love our chipotle black beans for this recipe, however, if you have pinto beans on hand, refried beans are also delicious as a topping! Our refried beans recipe also works with black beans.
How to store leftover homemade burrito bowls
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. We like to store our burrito bowl toppings in separate containers, and also store the fresh lettuce on its own so it doesn’t wilt quickly. You can reheat the vegetables, beans, and rice in the microwave if desired, or eat it as a cold salad straight from the fridge.Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
