I love me some vegan cauliflower rice burrito bowls! It's a great way to get your veggies in without having to feel like you're missing out on all the fun. If you're looking for a low-carb and gluten free lunch option that will keep you full and satisfied, then this vegan cauliflower rice burrito bowl is perfect for you. It is a great option for anyone who doesn't want to sacrifice flavor or nutrition when eating plant based.

Who knew Vegan Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowls could be so easy to make? This vegan recipe is one of my favorite things to eat because it's delicious, low in carbs and packed with nutrients. Healthy never tasted so good! This dish will satisfy your Mexican food cravings without compromising on health.
This easy low carb burrito bowl recipe is a gluten-free version of a typical burrito bowl but is still loaded with flavor. Any good burrito bowl is going to have a really nice combination of rice, beans, pico, guac, and fajita veggies. But for this recipe, instead of using white rice, we're going to be making a low carb cilantro lime cauliflower rice. It is the perfect sub for rice that is still delicious and ketogenic friendly. However, if you are following a keto diet then we would advise you to skip the beans!
Our version of this bowl is also vegan and vegetarian, so instead of meat we will be using a smoked spiced tofu. Feel free to add another protein source of your choice and make it to your liking. Don't like onions? Make it without! Like extra cilantro? Throw in some more! Can't handle spice? Don't add any in! We didn't have lettuce today so if you want some more greens, be sure to add some.
This vegan burrito bowl and cauliflower rice recipe is so easy and so customizable. I'm sure you'll be able to cook up a version you'll love!
Total Time
- Preparation time: 25 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
Ingredients
Cauliflower rice
- 1 small head cauliflower
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- olive oil
- lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- cilantro
- seasoning
Guacamole
- 1 large avocado
- 1 diced tomato
- ½ diced red onion
- juice of ½ lime
- ½ jalapeño
- cilantro
- salt
Pico de Gallo
- 2 average tomatoes or 5 cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- cilantro
- salt
- 1 green chilli pepper
- juice of ½ lime
For the toppings
- 300 grams black beans (if you're keto, you will want to omit beans)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 300 grams smoked tofu
- cilantro and lime to garnish
How to make cauliflower rice burrito bowls
Prepping the cauliflower rice
- Split the raw cauliflower head in half, slice out the core and remove the green leaves.
- Break the large pieces into golf ball size florets.
- Throw the florets inside of the food processor and pulse until the cauliflower breaks down into a fluffy rice-like texture.
Tip: If you don't have a food processor, you can make the cauliflower rice manually with a cheese grater. For this one, you have to chop a cauliflower into larger wedges which makes grating easier. Use the side with the largest holes for grating.
Cooking the cauliflower rice
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, cumin, and salt. Stir and sauté for 3-4.
- Add the riced cauliflower and sauté for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Make sure not to overcook it.
- When ready, add lime juice and cilantro. Mix and set aside.
Fajita veggies
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, sliced red bell pepper, seasoning, and sauté for 5 minutes. Set it aside.
Guacamole
- Mash the avocado in a bowl. Mix the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Taste and add more salt or lime juice, if needed. Set it aside.
Pico de Gallo
- Take a bowl and combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix it up and adjust the amount of lime juice or salt, if needed. Set it aside.
Smoke tofu
- I purchased a prepackaged smoked tofu. You can get any kind of firm tofu, cut into cubes, and do a quick saute with any kind of seasoning you like such as cumin, cayenne, and paprika. For my dish, I kept it simple and just used smoked tofu. Set it aside.
Assemble your bowl
- Take 2 large bowls and layer the ingredients into sections - cauliflower rice, sauteed peppers and onions, black beans, cheese, tofu, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Garnish it with some cilantro and a slice of lime. Enjoy!
Tips For Success
Cauliflower rice burrito bowls are filled with delicious veggies, beans, tofu, and cauliflower rice. If you want to make this dish completely keto-friendly, make sure to take out the beans.
This burrito bowl can be made vegan or vegetarian. You can use a dairy cheese or a plant based vegan cheese.
If you'd like to change it a bit more depending on what you like, it's easy to do so. Here are some ideas for other veggies and low carb grains.
- Green or yellow bell peppers
- Roasted and cubed butternut squash
- Zucchini or yellow summer squash
- Roasted and diced poblanos
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Quinoa
- Bulgar
- Millet
- Couscous
- Wild Rice
- Spelt
Storage
Bowls are the perfect make-ahead lunch or dinner because they store and reheat so well. Once you make the bowl and put it all together, you can put individual-sized portions in plastic containers in the fridge for easy meal prepped lunches or store it all in one container if that's easier. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze the mixture in a gallon-size or quart freezer bag. Be sure to label and date it for future reference.
What you can do with leftovers:
If you don't plan on making these into lunches for the week, there are other things you can do with this tasty mixture. The best option is to use it as a filling for another dish.
- Use it for stuffed peppers. Put them in a glass dish and bake them.
- Another option is to wrap the mixture up in corn tortillas, cover with sauce, and bake, like enchiladas.
- Layer the mixture in a casserole dish, top with a sauce or dairy-free cheese, and bake a casserole.
Equipment
- Food process (or use a cheese grater)
- Skillet
- Chopping board
- Kitchen knife
FAQs
What is a burrito bowl?
A burrito bowl is exactly what it sounds like. It is a burrito in a bowl! It typically consists of all the filling and is without a tortilla.
Is a burrito bowl healthy?
Yes, burrito bowls can be healthy depending on what ingredients you put inside of it. Load it up with a variety of fresh veggies for a nutritious meal.
Is cauliflower rice good for you?
Yes, cauliflower rice is good for you. It is a delicious low carb and low calorie replacement for white rice.
Is cauliflower rice keto?
Cauliflower rice is keto and a great replacement option for potatoes and rice. It can be enjoyed either cooked or raw and you can use it in various dishes.
What does cauliflower rice taste like?
Cauliflower has a very subtle taste so depending on what you cook it in, it will take on the flavor. Make sure not to overcook it or it'll be too mushy.
Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl
Ingredients
For the cauliflower rice:
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ lime
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ bunch cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
For the guacamole:
- 1 large avocado
- 1 diced tomato
- ½ diced red onion
- ½ lime
- ½ jalapeno (optional)
- ¼ bunch cilantro
- salt to taste
For the pico de gallo:
- 2-3 diced tomatoes
- ½ diced onion
- ¼ bunch cilantro
- 1 jalapeno (optional)
- ½ lime
- salt to taste
Other ingredients:
- 300 grams black beans
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 300 grams smoked tofu
- cilantro and lime for garnish
Instructions
For the cauliflower rice
- Wash and cut cauliflower into golf ball sized florets. Throw it in the food processor and pulse until it is a rice-like texture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, cumin, and salt. Stir and saute for 3-4, then add the riced cauliflower and saute for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Make sure not to overcook it. When ready, add lime juice and cilantro and set aside.
For the fajita veggies
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, sliced red bell pepper, seasoning, and saute for 5 minutes (more or less, to your liking). I personally still like a little crunch. Set it aside.
For the guacamole
- Mash the avocado in a bowl. Mix the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Add more salt or lime juice if needed.
For the pico de gallo
- Take a bowl and combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix it up and adjust the amount of lime juice or salt if needed.
For the smoked tofu
- I purchased a prepackaged smoked tofu. You can get any kind of firm tofu, cut into cubes, and do a quick sauté with any kind of seasoning you like such as cumin, cayenne, and paprika. For my dish, I kept it simple and just used smoked tofu.
Assemble your bowl
- Take 2 large bowls and layer the ingredients into sections - cauliflower rice, sauteed peppers and onions, black beans, cheese, tofu, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Garnish it with some cilantro and a slice of lime. Enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is low carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan if using plant based cheese.
- Feel free to add in your own ingredients or protein sources.
- This is a very filling dish. If you have leftovers, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If you are following a keto diet, remember to omit the black beans or use very minimal.
Nutrition
* This nutrition card is calculated by a third party app and is only an estimate. The numbers will vary based on the specific ingredient amounts and brands you use in making this recipe.
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Maiko
I love burrito bowls! Never tried making it with cauliflower rice though, it looks so good and healthy. I must try it this weekend!
Christa
I finally found the perfect quick lunch fix! Love how simple and nourishing this recipe was!
Emily
This cauliflower rice burrito bowl is delicious! It totally satisfied our Mexican food cravings and we felt so good eating it!
Holly Gray
Delicious! I love the smoked tofu in this recipe! Fresh would have been best but I cheated a bit with store-bought guacamole and pico de gallo. Still yummy and I would 100% make this again!
Chantry
We have made this multiple times now! It's so good! And so easy. I love the cauliflower rice
Choclette
I love your bowls of deliciousness. They always look so enticing. Mexican flavours are one of my favourites and I'm super excited about making this with cauliflower rice. It makes you think you've eaten a bowl full of grainy carbs - only you haven't!
Gus
Such a delightful and healthy meal. I have had it both for lunch and dinner. I love that it is filling but still light and full of nutrients. thanks for sharing!
Natalia
This was the best burrito bowl ever! It came out really, really well. Thanks for sharing the meticulous instructions. The combination is delicious and is so quick to make!
Jax
These cauliflower rice bowls are so amazing! I loved how the flavors all came together and that it was low carb!
Julia
We tried this yesterday for a quick lunch. My family have always been a bit suspicious of Cauliflower rice but it went down really well. There was quite a lot so we have Burrito bowls for lunch again today which is brilliant as that saves loads of time in the kitchen. Thank you.
Chrissasynature
This cauliflower burrito bowl was so delicious! I love to try new recipes and this one was a bomb! I love the combination of different flavors! This meal is incredible! I never thought cauliflower rice is that GOOD! Thank you!
Beth
This is one of our favorites! We love the color it brings out and it's so tasty! I'm so excited to make this again. My hubby and I loved this recipe!
Kay
This was a fabulous dinner, we had enough for dinner tonight with fresh bread and leftovers for lunch tomorrow!
Claudia Lamascolo
This is perfect for our diet we just love the addition of cauliflower rice its amazing!
Sisley White
I love using cauliflower in new ways and this is brilliant. Burrito bowls really are the best!
Ritisha Gupta
This looks like my kind of meal! So filling!
Krysten Quiles
OMG this looks so tasty!
Anaiah Michelle
And it is! 😉
Kat @The Hobbit Hold
I do tofu burrito bowls quite often but never thought of replacing the usual brown rice with cauliflower rice. I will definitely step up my game next time. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Anaiah Michelle
It's definitely a nice change every once in awhile. It's not the same consistency, but still yummy!
mihaela
Not only colourful and inviting, but it sounds easy to make, and it is healthy! What better choice for dinner? Love it!
Anaiah Michelle
Yes, it's so healthy and flavorful. I hope you enjoy it!
Jeannie
I need to try cauliflower rice! I love burrito bowl but never thought of adding cauliflower rice, this looks absolutely delicious!
Anaiah Michelle
Thanks! It's an easy alternative and a great way to get even more veggies in haha
Watery Home
Thanks for sharing! I've just recently tried cauliflower rice and it's good, so I'd have to give it a try!
Anaiah Michelle
I hope you like it! It's nice to switch it up every once in awhile.
Pastor Natalie
I will try this recipe minus the cheese and tofu. I cannot have gluten and dairy. What would you suggest in place of tofu I’m not a vegetarian. Thank you for sharing this. 😊
Anaiah Michelle
Hi Natalie, if you don't do tofu and you're not a vegetarian then you can replace it with another protein source, such as meat. Maybe a carne asada or grilled chicken swap?
Jimmy Clare
This looks so amazing
Anaiah Michelle
Thanks Jimmy! It is!
AISilva
This burrito bowl looks delicious! I've been hearing more about caulifower rice lately but have yet to try it! My family would definitely love this recipe though, so I'll give it a try! The fact that I love guacamole and tofu doesn't hurt either! Thanks for this recipe.
Anaiah Michelle
Thank you! Nothing replaces the real thing haha but it's such a healthy and light alternative. I hope you all enjoy it. 🙂