Vegan Taco Bell Inspired Cantina Bowl

Bring the flavors of your favorite fast-food cantina home with this vibrant and satisfying Vegan Taco Bell Inspired Cantina Bowl! This plant-based twist on a classic features a base of fluffy cilantro lime rice, layered with smoky seasoned black beans, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and zesty red onion. Drizzled with a tangy vegan lime crema and optionally spiced up with hot sauce, this hearty bowl is as fresh as it is flavorful. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and serves four. Packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors and a variety of wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try for vegan meal enthusiasts and anyone craving a nutritious twist on their favorite takeout dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the long-grain rice under cool water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Set aside.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of cilantro lime rice, then layer on the seasoned black beans.

Step 7

Add chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, cooked corn, and diced red onion on top.

Step 8

Drizzle with vegan lime crema and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1672.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1231.0

Total Fat 40.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2707.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.7g	0%
Total Sugars 20.8g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 351.6mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 3524.8mg	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: 28.4%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 58.3%