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    Published: Jul 16, 2024 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos

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    These Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos are a quick and easy meal. They are perfect for a weeknight.

    Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burrito on a cutting board.

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    Living In Tucson, I see and hear a lot about authentic Mexican cuisine. In Mexico, it is common to wrap burritos with only a couple of ingredients: meat and refried beans.

    One way that we have Americanized a burrito in the United States is by stuffing it with a combination of ingredients. It is common to include ingredients such as rice, lettuce, guacamole, beans or refried beans, and salsa.

    These Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos are my way of Americanizing a burrito without the added carbs of rice. I don't make rice very often anyway. I usually make quinoa because of its high protein content and because it is easier to make than rice.

    I love to use Mexican cauliflower rice in place of rice because its consistency is similar and I get more veggies in my diet. These vegan burritos are on the spicy side, so you will probably want to load up on some guacamole or vegan sour cream to cool your palate!

    Other burrito recipes to try are my Vegan Refried Bean Burrito, Vegan Breakfast Burrito, and  Jackfruit Burrito recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Mexican-Inspired Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is healthy and hearty.
    • It is an easy recipe that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
    • It is spicy and comforting.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burrito ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Mexican cauliflower rice: Replaces rice. Adds a spicy note.
    • Pinto beans: Adds a creamy nutty taste.
    • Tortillas: When I originally published this recipe I used spinach amaranth tortillas found locally. When I republished this recipe, I used some local gluten-free tortillas. Use whatever your favorite tortillas are.

    Optional Additions

    • Vegan sour cream: Adds a creamy texture and cuts through the spice.
    • Salsa fresca: For even more spice and flavor.
    • Guacamole: For a creamy note.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Rice
    • Quinoa
    • Black beans
    • Refried beans
    • Sliced avocado
    • Hot sauce
    • Pickled Peppers and Onions
    • Cilantro
    • Vegan cheddar
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    🔪 Instructions

    Tortilla on a cutting board with pinto beans.

    Step 1: Make the Mexican cauliflower rice. Set aside.

    Heat a tortilla on the stove or in the microwave.

    Heat beans and spread on a tortilla.

    Tortilla on a cutting board with pinto beans and Mexican cauliflower rice.

    Step 2: Layer Mexican cauliflower rice on top of beans.

    Burrito being rolled on a cutting board.

    Step 3: Fold each side of the burrito and tightly roll away from you. Serve with vegan sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

    Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burrito on a cutting board.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What does a bean burrito contain?

    This bean burrito has Mexican cauliflower rice and pinto beans. You can add salsa, guacamole, and vegan sour cream to balance out the spice.

    How long does a bean burrito last?

    How long does a bean burrito last?
    I recommend assembling the burritos right before serving. Each component will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can assemble the day before if needed.

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      Maple Chipotle Black Bean Lettuce Wraps with Mango Salsa
    • Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
      Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
    • Vegan Green Corn Tamales (Tamales de Elote)
      Vegan Green Corn Tamales (Tamales de Elote)

    If you tried this Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    I originally posted this recipe on August 9, 2016. I added new photos and text when I republished it.

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    Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burrito on a cutting board.
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    Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos

    These Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos are a quick and easy meal. They are perfect for a weeknight.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 147kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • ½ of a batch of Mexican cauliflower rice
    • 15 ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
    • 8 gluten free tortillas

    Optional additions

    • Vegan sour cream
    • Salsa fresca fresh salsa
    • Guacamole
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    Instructions

    • Warm tortilla on stove-top or in microwave. Lay out on a cutting board.
    • Heat beans and spread on the bottom third of a tortilla.
    • Heat Mexican cauliflower rice and add on top of the beans.
    • Spoon vegan sour cream, salsa, and/or guacamole on top.
    • Fold the two sides on the left and right in. Roll the burrito tightly.

    Notes

    The separate components of this recipe will last about 5 days in the fridge. (Keep them in individual containers until ready to assemble.)

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    1. Frances says

      May 19, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      I love spicy and this hits the spot! Cauliflower rice is a great choice!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        May 19, 2018 at 3:54 pm

        Thanks Frances!

        Reply
    2. sayhellonature says

      August 13, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      Yum! We love making burritos for weeknight meals. These would be a delicious addition to our meal planning!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        August 18, 2016 at 5:57 pm

        Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Brie says

      August 12, 2016 at 11:47 am

      These burritos sound delicious! I just recently started using cauliflower in place of rice and can't believe how similar it is! I love making cauliflower fried rice 🙂

      xo Brie

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 13, 2016 at 3:13 pm

        Thanks Brie! I know, I don't even notice the difference! I love it in fried cauliflower rice too!

        Reply
    4. Angie@chasingmyhalo says

      August 11, 2016 at 2:55 pm

      I LOVE Burritos and could pretty much live off of bean and cheese ones. This recipe makes them a little healthier!

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 11, 2016 at 3:51 pm

        If I had my favorite tortillas (pictured above) from the local Farmer's Market, I could live off burritos too!

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    5. Clarissa says

      August 11, 2016 at 8:51 am

      These looks so good! And so much healthier than a normal burrito, lol.

      -Clarissa

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 11, 2016 at 3:48 pm

        Thanks Clarissa!

        Reply
    6. Sara says

      August 11, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Ooh!! I want to try your Mexican Cauliflower rice!! And I like the simplicity of the burrito here and the one you said is common in Mexico. Just a few key ingredients and you don't need a bunch of extras 🙂

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 11, 2016 at 3:47 pm

        Thanks Sara! It seems like meals in America just keeping getting bigger! I agree, simplicity in a burrito is more enticing.

        Reply
    7. Karen Grosz says

      August 11, 2016 at 8:09 am

      I love cauliflower rice, but have never thought to use it to make a burrito. Ok, making a note to do this. Yum.

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 11, 2016 at 3:43 pm

        Thanks Karen! It's such a great way to use cauliflower, isn't it! Whoever thought to use it as rice was brilliant!

        Reply
    8. Cait Weingartner (@prettyandfun) says

      August 10, 2016 at 7:09 pm

      YUM! This sounds amazing.

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 11, 2016 at 3:40 pm

        Thanks Cait!

        Reply
    9. Chelsea says

      August 10, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      Ugh looks so good!!! We just had burritos last night. I'm normally not a HUGE Mexican food fan but it's fun to mix it up every now and then!

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 11, 2016 at 3:40 pm

        Thanks Chelsea! You could always do fusion burritos by adding in your favorite cuisine. I have made Teriyaki Tofu Tacos in the past, for instance.

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