Vegan Tofu Burrito Bowl with Black Beans

This tofu burrito bowl is an easy, customizable meal made with seasoned tofu, black beans, and your favorite toppings. It's perfect for meal prep and can be built with whatever grains, vegetables, and sauces you have on hand.

You can keep it simple or load it up with all your favorite burrito bowl toppings. This is one of those recipes you can make differently every time.

Ingredient Notes

This burrito bowl is made with a few simple components that come together into a flavorful, balanced meal.

Tofu crumbles: Use the baked tofu crumbles as the main protein for this bowl. They add texture, flavor, and work well with the beans and toppings.

Black beans: I like using black beans here, but I've tested pinto beans and they work just as well!

Onion and garlic: Sautéed onion and garlic add a lot of flavor to the beans, so I don't recommend skipping them. A minced jalapeño is optional for a bit of heat!

Seasonings: Cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper keep the beans simple and flavorful. Add chili powder, coriander, or cayenne if you want more spice.

Toppings: Use what you love. Pico de gallo, guacamole, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, salsa, lettuce, corn, or vegan sour cream would all work well.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make This Recipe

This vegan burrito bowl is easy to pull together with a few simple components!

I like starting with the tofu crumbles, then cooking the black beans, and finally building the bowl with whatever base, toppings, and sauce I'm in the mood for.

Step 1: Prepare the tofu crumbles according to my Tofu Ground Beef Crumbles recipe.

Step 2: Sauté the onion, garlic, and jalapeño, then stir in the seasonings, black beans, and vegetable broth.

Step 3: Simmer the beans until slightly thickened, then gently mash some of them for a creamier texture.

Step 4: Continue simmering for another few minutes until the beans reach your desired consistency.

Step 7: Gather your base, tofu crumbles, black beans, and favorite toppings for the burrito bowls.

Step 8: Layer the rice, tofu, black beans, and toppings into bowls, then finish with salsa or your favorite sauce.

How to Build a Burrito Bowl

Start with a base, then layer on the protein, beans, and your favorite toppings.

• Base: Use white rice, brown rice, or quinoa. Cilantro lime rice is a great option, but you can keep it simple if you prefer.
• Protein: Add the tofu crumbles for a flavorful, plant-based protein.
• Beans: These black beans add a lot of flavor, but you can also use chipotle-style black beans.
• Vegetables: Fajita-style peppers and onions are a great addition, but you can also use lettuce, roasted corn salsa, or any vegetables you have on hand.
• Toppings: Finish with your favorites like pico de gallo, guacamole, vegan cilantro lime crema, salsa, cilantro, or vegan sour cream.

Mix and match depending on what you have!

Tips & Tricks

Prep components at the same time: While the tofu bakes and the beans cook, use that time to prep your toppings and base so everything comes together quickly.

Season your base: Rice can be bland on its own, so I like adding lime juice, salt, and fresh cilantro to give it more flavor.

Balance textures and flavors: For the best bowl, include something fresh (like pico or lettuce), something creamy (like guacamole), and something warm (like beans or tofu).

Don't skip the sauce: A good sauce or salsa ties everything together and adds the most flavor.

Storage

Refrigerate: Store the tofu, rice, and black beans in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Assemble when ready: For the best texture, store the components separately and build your burrito bowl just before serving.

Reheat: Reheat the tofu crumbles in the oven or on the stovetop until warmed through. Heat the rice and beans in the microwave or on the stovetop until hot.

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