Vegan Taco Bell Inspired Cantina Bowl
Elevate your next meal with this vibrant Vegan Taco Bell Inspired Cantina Bowl, a homemade twist on the fast-food favorite that’s bursting with fresh, plant-based ingredients and bold Mexican-inspired flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe brings together fluffy cilantro lime rice, perfectly seasoned black beans, and a colorful medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and zesty red onion. Topped with a tangy vegan lime crema and a drizzle of optional hot sauce, each bite is a harmonious balance of textures and tastes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this satisfying bowl is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering all the comfort of a restaurant-style cantina bowl right from your kitchen. Whether you're craving a wholesome vegan twist on a classic or simply want a flavor-packed recipe, this dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 whole avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup corn kernels, cooked
- 0.25 cup red onion, diced
- 0.25 cup vegan sour cream
- 1 teaspoon additional lime juice for crema
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the long-grain rice under cool water until the water runs clear.
In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the black beans, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
Prepare the lime crema by whisking together the vegan sour cream and additional lime juice in a small bowl. Add hot sauce if desired for extra flavor.
Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of cilantro lime rice, then layer on the seasoned black beans.
Add chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, cooked corn, and diced red onion on top.
Drizzle with vegan lime crema and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 590 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 938 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
