The Ultimate Vegan Burrito! filled with refried black beans, rice, taco meat, pico de Gallo, avocado, crispy lettuce and 3 ingredient chipotle mayo. Homemade, healthy and delicious!
I do not have a Taco Bell near me or a Chipotle but we do have a great little Mexican restaurant about an hour away, and they have a great vegan burrito. They’re simple and tasty.
My husband either orders the burrito bowl or tacos and I always order the loaded veggie bean burrito, without the sour cream and cheese, and I have avocado added.
We don’t get there often so I thought I would recreate them at home.
I have to say with all honesty my vegan burritos are so much better!! The filling is meaty, fresh, crispy, creamy, perfectly seasoned and full of traditional Mexican flavours like cilantro and lime juice.
This Vegan burrito recipe will have vegetarians and meat eaters alike drooling!! That’s how good it is! And no these are not made in an instant pot! Lol!
My oldest daughter loves Mexican food and almost always phones or emails me after making this recipe, she loves it so much!
How to make The Ultimate Vegan Burrito:
There are a few different components for this recipe but they are all easy and it is so worth it! You will make these burritos again and again, Trust me!
Get your rice cooking, or feel free to use left over rice if you have it
Make the Pico de Gallo, set aside in the fridge to chill and let the flavours marry.
Make the vegan taco meat (you can easily make this a day or two before and reheat)
While taco meat is cooking, make the chipotle mayo (mix the 3 ingredients in a bowl), thinly slice some iceberg lettuce, peel and slice a couple avocados and warm beans in microwave or small pot.
How to assemble the burritos (In this order, spread on tortilla):
- refried black beans (Amy’s brand is great!)
- taco meat
- cooked rice
- Pico de Gallo Salsa
- some sliced avocado
- Good drizzle of chipotle mayo or vegan sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
Now to wrap the burrito, fold both sides in about half way. Then with your thumbs, fold up the bottom of the tortilla, over the filling and start rolling, tucking in as you go. Slice in half and enjoy
Serve with hot sauce and or salsa verde if you like ? For full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below
Can you freeze burritos?
Yes you absolutely can. Just leave out the fresh ingredients.(I only add the taco meat, rice and beans if I am freezing them) Then wrap burritos individually in plastic wrap, place in a large freezer bag and freeze.
To reheat from frozen: defrost burrito in fridge overnight or in microwave (defrost setting). Reheat in oven or microwave. If using microwave crisp in a pan afterwards on medium heat for a few minutes on each side. Top with the fresh toppings when serving!
Ok let's make some Vegan Burritos! They're
super satisfying
full of protein
addicting!
easy to make
healthy
better than Chipotle
a great family dinner
easily gluten free
absolutely delicious and addicting!
kid friendly
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- The Best Vegan Nachos Ever! (Fully Loaded)
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Vegan Burrito (Better than Chipotle)
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8-10 Servings 1x
Description
The Ultimate Vegan Burrito! filled with refried black beans, rice, taco meat, pico de Gallo, avocado, crispy lettuce and 3 ingredient chipotle mayo. Homemade, healthy and delicious!
Ingredients
- cooked rice, 3 cups or so ( I use white basmati)
- 1 Recipe Pico De Gallo
- 1 Recipe Vegan Taco Meat
- 1 can refried black beans ( I love Amy's) or try my recipe here
- 1-2 avocados
- Iceberg lettuce, shredded (3 cups or so)
- 8-10 large flour tortillas, regular or gluten free (I use extra large tortillas)
3 Ingredient Chipotle Mayo (easily doubled):
- ⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise ( I use Vegenaise)
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
- 1 tablespoon sauce from small can of Chipotle Peppers in Adobe Sauce
Instructions
How to make the Ultimate Vegan Burrito:
There are a few different components for this recipe but they are all easy and it is so worth it! You will make these burritos again and again, Trust me!
- Get your rice cooking, or feel free to use left over rice if you have it
- Make the Pico de Gallo, set aside in the fridge to chill and let the flavours marry.
- Make the vegan taco meat (you can easily make this a day or two before and reheat)
- While taco meat is cooking, make the chipotle mayo (mix the 3 ingredients in a bowl), thinly slice some iceberg lettuce, peel and slice a couple avocados and warm beans in microwave or small pot.
To assemble the burritos (In this order, spread on tortilla):
- refried black beans (approx ¼ cup or less)
- taco meat (approx ⅓ cup)
- cooked rice (approx ¼ cup)
- Pico de Gallo Salsa (be generous it’s so good!)
- some sliced avocado
- Good drizzle of chipotle mayo or vegan sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- To wrap the burrito, fold both sides in about half way. Then with your thumbs fold up the bottom of the tortilla, over the filling and start rolling, tucking in as you go.
(see step by step photos above). Slice in half and enjoy - Serve with hot sauce and or salsa verde or super tasty as is!?
Notes
- I use extra large flour tortillas for this recipe, if using regular size you might want to add a little less filling to make sure you don’t overstuff your burrito.
- feel free wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven for a minute or two before wrapping or
- If you’d like the burrito crisped (after they're filled) heat in pan on medium heat for a couple of minutes on each side then slice and enjoy!
- I use white basmati rice for this recipe. A good tip is to rinse your rice really really well before cooking! It makes all the difference. Add rice to pot or bowl fill with cold water, mix rice with your hands, drain water. Repeat 4-5 times until water runs clear. Then proceed to cook according to pkg instructions. ( 2 cups rice to 3 cups water - I love my rice cooker?)
Can you freeze burritos?
- Yes you absolutely can. Just leave out the fresh ingredients. (I only add the taco meat, rice and beans if I am freezing them) Then wrap burritos individually in plastic wrap, place in a large freezer bag and freeze.
- To reheat from frozen: defrost burrito in fridge overnight or in microwave (defrost setting). Reheat in oven or microwave. If using microwave crisp in a pan afterwards on medium heat for a few minutes on each side. Top with the fresh toppings when serving!
- Prep Time: 30 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Category: Mains, Gluten free,
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Vicky
These were the best burritos ever.
Verna
Thanks so much so happy you enjoyed them. Appreciate your wonderful review!
Emily R
This vegan burrito reminded us of Taco Bell which was my absolute favorite thank you, thank you!! So scrumptious!
Verna
Awesome glad you enjoyed it!
George
Holy moly my family loves these burritos. I have yet to try them with the gardein I pretty hooked on the impossible meat. Great recipe thanks!
Verna
Glad you're all enjoying the recipe, appreciate the feed back!
Ted
One word- Scrumptious!
Verna
Thanks so much!
Tamara C
Our go to meatless Monday recipe. Can't get enough so delicious!
Verna
thanks so much!
Jillian
We were blown away by this vegan burrito!! The absolute Best we have ever made! I left out the mushrooms in the vegan taco meat. My youngest son doesn't like them. So good!! Made your guacamole instead of adding avocado. Seriously this couldn't have been better! Oh and we are addicted to the chipotle sauce!! We also served with some Valentina hot sauce! Thank you so so much for this recipe!! It is outstanding!!
Verna
oh wow thank you so much Jillian! So glad you're enjoying the recipe! It is one of my favs too! thank you for your kind words! Have a great day!
Darlene
This is the best! Hands down so hearty and delicious, I'll be making this one again for sure 🙂
Verna
Thanks so much Darlene! Yes these vegan burritos are full of protein and are definitely filling! So glad you loved them. Thank you for your kind words.
Midge
These burritos are the best
Verna
Thank you so much Midge! Glad you love them, they're a favourite in our house too! My husband can't get enough of the chipotle sauce lol! Thank so much for your comment!