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    Home » Recipes » Mexican Inspired

    Published: Aug 9, 2016 · Modified: Oct 6, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos

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    These spicy vegan gluten free Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos are great for a weeknight because they are super easy to throw together.

    Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos on cutting board

    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 it's 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!

    Another burrito recipe to try is my Jackfruit Burrito recipe.

    Ingredients

    • 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 is.

    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

    Instructions

    1. Make the Mexican cauliflower rice.
    2. Heat a tortilla on the stove or in the microwave.
    3. Heat beans and spread on a tortilla.
    4. Layer Mexican cauliflower rice on top of beans.
    5. Add vegan sour cream, salsa, or your favorite toppings.
    6. Fold each side of the burrito and tightly roll away from you.

    How Long Will It Last?

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

    Other Mexican-Inspired Recipes

    • Smothered Vegan Burritos
    • Maple Chipotle Black Bean Lettuce Wraps with Mango Salsa
    • Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate

    Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos close up

    These spicy vegan bean burritos are a healthy meal!

    *Don't forget to come back and leave your feedback and star rating.

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    Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos

    These spicy vegan gluten free Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos are great for a weeknight because they are super easy to throw together.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican inspired
    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 - I used spinach amaranth 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 beans. Spoon vegan sour cream, salsa, and / or guacamole on top. Fold the two sides on the left and right in. Roll burrito tightly.
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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

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

     

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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

      Reply
      • 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

      Reply
      • 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!

      Reply
      • 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!

        Reply
    5. Clarissa says

      August 11, 2016 at 8:51 am

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

      -Clarissa

      Reply
      • 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 🙂

      Reply
      • 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.

      Reply
      • 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.

      Reply
      • 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!

      Reply
      • 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.

        Reply

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