Vegan Barbacoa Burrito Bowl

Satisfy your cravings with this Vegan Barbacoa Burrito Bowl, a plant-based twist on a Mexican classic that’s bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This vibrant dish features tender jackfruit simmered in a smoky, spiced chipotle sauce, perfectly mimicking traditional barbacoa. It’s layered over a bed of hearty brown rice and complemented by savory black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes. Topped with a drizzle of vegan sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and green onion, this bowl is a feast for the senses. Ready in under an hour and packed with protein, fiber, and zesty goodness, this recipe is perfect for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner. Whether you're vegan or just looking for a healthy, flavorful meal, this burrito bowl has it all.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (20 oz each) canned jackfruit
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 cup, cooked corn kernels
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 medium, sliced avocado
• 1 medium, diced tomato
• 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
• 0.5 cup vegan sour cream
• 2 stalks, chopped green onion

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit, then cut off the core portion and shred the rest into pieces that resemble pulled meat.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and chipotle peppers, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the shredded jackfruit to the saucepan. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to coat.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and lime juice. Season with salt, then stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 6

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and flavor infusion.

Step 7

While jackfruit is cooking, heat the black beans and corn in a small pan until warmed through.

Step 8

To assemble the bowls, start with a base of cooked brown rice in each bowl.

Step 9

Top the rice with a portion of the jackfruit barbacoa mixture, black beans, and corn.

Step 10

Add slices of avocado, diced tomato, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Step 11

Drizzle with vegan sour cream and garnish with chopped green onion.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Barbacoa Burrito Bowl!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2742.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2786.7

Total Fat 86.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7024.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 471.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.9g	0%
Total Sugars 198.6g
Protein 70.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 653.0mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 6591.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.4%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 64.1%