Protein-Packed Vegetarian Burrito Bowls (2024)

Published: Mar 26, 2015 · Last Updated: Mar 1, 2024 by Dr. Sonali Ruder · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases · 47 Comments

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All of the bold flavors of a burrito with much less fuss! These Protein-Packed Vegetarian Burrito Bowls are delicious and nutritious.

People often ask me for nutritious, easy vegetarian recipe ideas. I’m always happy to see that my vegetarian recipes are some of the most popular posts on my site. You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy vegetarian dishes.

Thanks to movements like Meatless Mondays, many people are trying to decrease the amount of meat in their diet and incorporate more plant-based foods. It’s not only good for your health, it’s also good for the planet!

Veggie Burgers- A Good Source of Protein

Sometimes it can be hard to find vegetarian recipes that have a good amount of protein. My Vegetarian Burrito Bowls are hearty, delicious, and packed with protein.

I used Boca veggie burgers in this dish but you can really use any type of veggie burger that you like. Many brands of veggie burgers have a good amount of protein but there is a lot of variability so be sure to read the labels.

Some brands have (like Boca, Dr. Praeger's, and Sweet Earth) products that contain more than 20 grams of protein per burger. That's even more than a beef patty! Other popular brands of plant-based burgers like the Beyond Meat Burger and Impossible Burger contain 19-20 grams of protein.

Veggie burgers aren't just for eating on a bun. You can use them in a variety of recipes to add a boost of protein to your dishes. Try chopping them up and using them in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and wraps.

You can even add them to your favorite vegetarian chili recipe. I decided to use veggie burgers to make delicious, protein-packed vegetarian burrito bowls.

This burrito bowl recipe is featured in my collection of 30+ Healthy High Protein Lunch Ideas!

Ingredients

Ingredient notes and substitutions. See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.

Veggie burgers- you can use any brand of veggie burger that you like such as Boca Burgers, Morningstar Farms, Dr. Praeger's, Sweet Earth, Beyond Burgers or Impossible Burgers
Brown rice- a nutritious whole grain; you can substitute any grain such as quinoa, farro or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
Vegetables- I use a mix of grape tomatoes, Romaine lettuce and a homemade corn salsa; you can use any vegetables that you like bell peppers, onions or cabbage
Avocado- I dice up avocado for the bowls and also use it in the avocado cilantro sauce that I drizzle on top of the bowls
Greek yogurt- forms the base of the creamy sauce and adds a boost of protein; you can substitute sour cream
Cilantro- adds bright flavor to the avocado cilantro sauce

How to Make Protein-Packed Vegetarian Burrito Bowls Step-By-Step

Burrito bowls are great because you can take all of your favorite burrito ingredients and pile them up in a bowl- no need for complicated tortilla rolling. Here's how to make them!

Cook the veggie burgers according to package directions. Chop them up into bite-sized pieces.
Cook your grains (brown rice, quinoa, etc).
Make the avocado cilantro sauce buy puréeing avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, honey, water, and salt in a mini food processor or blender.
Put the rice and diced veggie burger in a bowl. Then, pile on your toppings! I use tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, and a homemade corn salsa.
Drizzle sauce on top. Dive in!

Chef's Tips

You can use any type of grain in this dish like brown rice, quinoa or farro. You can buy frozen brown rice to save time. To keep the dish lower in carbs, you can use cauliflower rice.
You can use any type of veggie burger in this recipe. There are many different brands available with varying amounts of protein.
Customize this bowl to your heart's content! Use any of your favorite veggies or other additional desired ingredients like shredded cabbage, black beans, jalapeño peppers or crumbled cheese.
This dish is perfect for meal prep- make a large batch on the weekend and enjoy it for lunch throughout the week.

More Vegetarian Recipes:

How To Cook Beyond Burgers (Fresh or Frozen) in Air Fryer
Cheesy Cauliflower Bread (Low Carb, Keto)
Greek Zucchini Fritters (Kolokithokeftedes)
Red Pesto Pasta with Eggplant

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