One-Pan Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

Name: One-Pan Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed); 2 medium jalapeño peppers (de-seeded and finely diced); 1 large red pepper (diced); 1 medium zucchini (diced); 1 medium red onion (diced); 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; salt and pepper (to taste); 2 cans black beans (14oz / 400g cans, drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); juice of one lime

by Katie Trant on Jan 5, 2021 (last updated Jun 5, 2023) // 30 Comments

Servings

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

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5 from 9 votes

Easy one-pan Vegetarian Burrito Bowls made with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and other healthy veggies. A perfect meal prep recipe that's completely plant-based and gluten-free, these vegan burrito bowls are a hit with the whole family.

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overhead photo of two vegetarian burrito bowls topped with avocado halves, jalapeno slices, and tomatoes

Do you love an easy healthy dinner?

Do you love not doing more dishes than absolutely necessary?

Do you love plant-based recipes?

Well then you are in the right place at the right time!

These easy Vegetarian Burrito Bowls are a dinner time dream come true. They're un-fancy, un-fussy, and unbelievably delicious. And if you can chop up some veggies and throw them into a pan, then you, dear reader, are highly qualified to make this recipe.

sweet potatoes, red pepper, lime, cilantro, red onion, zucchini, jalapenos, black beans, and spices on a grey background

What's in Vegetarian Burrito Bowls?

Truly, my friend, the world is your burrito bowl oyster. I'll show you what I did to make my version of vegan burrito bowls and then you can run with it and make it your own. Here's what you need:

Sweet potatoes --> This is the starchy component of our burrito bowls.
Zucchini --> Support crew!
Red peppers --> Or green - you do you.
Red onion --> Yellow is totes fine too!
Jalapeno peppers --> Bringing some heat.
Black beans --> Bringing some protein!
Cilantro --> Yes please!
Lime juice --> For a little zing.
Spices --> Smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
Salt and pepper --> As one does.

Equipment:

You'll need a good sharp knife for dicing up all those veggies, and a nice big roasting pan. The one I use is actually a lasagna pan (it's this one), but it's big enough to hold all of the veggies and has nice high sides to keep everything contained.

photo collage with sweet potato, zucchini, peppers, onions, and spices in a roasting pan

How to make this recipe:

You'll find detailed instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post, but let's start by walking through it step-by-step.

Step 1: (not pictured) Get chopping! Chop your sweet potatoes, zucchini, red pepper, red onion, and jalapeno.

Step 2: (above) Dump all of your chopped veggies into your roasting pan, along with the smoked paprika, chili powde,r cumin, salt, and pepper, and a bit of olive oil.

Step 3: (above) Mix it up, right into the pan!

photo collage with roasted sweet potatoes in a pan with black beans, cilantro, and lime added in the other side

Step 4: (above) Place the pan into a pre-heated oven and roast those veggies until just tender. This will take about 20-30 minutes, depending on how small you diced them.

Step 5: (above) Remove the pan from the oven. Add the black beans, cilantro, and lime juice.

Step 6: (below) Mix it up!

Step 7: Spoon the mixture into bowls, add desired toppings, and serve.

overhead photo with sweet potato burrito bowl filling in a metal roasting pan

Vegetarian Burrito Bowl Topping Ideas:

I don't know about you, but in my world, burrito bowls are all about toppings. Here are a few ideas:

Sliced avocado halves
More cilantro
Pickled jalapenos
Lime wedges
Sliced tomatoes
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Tortilla chips

I find these burrito bowls don't need an additional starch, but if you're looking for a heartier meal you are of course welcome to serve over rice. If you wanted to add more beans to the party, give my Spicy Instant Pot Black Beans a try.

Prefer your burritos wrapped up? Good news, this vegetarian burrito bowl filling is also delicious wrapped up in a tortilla with a bit of cheese. Or, try my Black Bean and Quinoa Freezer Burritos instead.

This burrito bowl filling would also be a great way to spruce up my Air Fryer Nachos.

two vegetarian burrito bowls on a grey surface with a bowl of nacho chips and a small bowl of jalapeno slices in the background

What's the deal with sweet potatoes?

Glad you asked!

Orange fleshed sweet potatoes are incredibly rich in beta-carotene, a pre-curser to vitamin A. In fact, some studies have shown that sweet potatoes contain even more bioavailable beta-carotene than leafy green vegetables.

Sweet potatoes also contain storage proteins called sporamins which have unique antioxidant properties. Also valuable for their anti-inflammatory benefits and blood sugar regulation, sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber, which helps steady the pace of digestion and regulate glucose uptake.

They're also a great source of vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, dietary fiber, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus complex carbohydrates.

overhead photo of two vegetarian burrito bowls on a grey surface with a bowl of tortilla chips on the side

Other recipes you might enjoy:

Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Vegan Sheet Pan Fajita Bowls
Vegan Poké Bowls
Veggie Burger in a Bowl
Sriracha Tempeh Bowls
BBQ Tofu Bowls

two vegetarian burrito bowls on a grey surface with two gold forks on a green napkin to the side

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5 from 9 votes