Looking for a colorful, wholesome, and absolutely lip-smacking meal that comes together in just 30 minutes? You’re in the right place!
This Vegetarian Burrito Bowl is a beautiful blend of Mexican flavors, Indian twists, and fresh, vibrant ingredients. It’s healthy, filling, and gives you the satisfaction of eating something exotic yet totally doable at home.
The best part? You don’t need any fancy ingredients. With a handful of veggies, some leftover rice, rajma, and pantry staples — this bowl transforms into a restaurant-style meal you’ll want to eat again and again.
Whether you’re a college student looking for a quick dinner, a fitness lover craving high-protein meals, or someone who simply loves trying new recipes — this burrito bowl checks all the boxes!
Ingredients
1. Stir-Fried Veggies
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Butter – 1 tsp
- Green chili – 1 (finely chopped)
- Mushrooms – ¼ cup (sliced)
- Mixed veggies – 1 cup (zucchini, red/yellow/green capsicum, carrots)
- Mixed herbs – ½ tsp
- Red chili flakes – 1 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Tomato puree – ¼ cup
2. Rajma Masala
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Butter – 1 tsp
- Green chili – 1 (finely chopped)
- Tomato puree – ½ cup
- Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
- Red chili powder – ¼ tsp
- Coriander powder – ¼ tsp
- Cumin powder – ¼ tsp
- Mixed herbs – ½ tsp
- Red chili flakes – ¼ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Boiled rajma – ½ cup
- Fresh coriander – 1 tbsp (chopped)
3. Sweet Corn
- Butter – 1 tsp
- Boiled sweet corn – ½ cup
- Red chili flakes – ½ tsp
- Salt – to taste
4. Herbed Coriander Rice
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Butter – 1 tsp
- Cooked rice – 1 cup
- Mixed herbs – 1 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Chopped fresh coriander – 1 tbsp
5. Paneer Toast
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Butter – 1 tsp
- Paneer slices – 3
- Red chili flakes – ¼ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Fresh coriander – for garnish
6. Tomato Salsa
- Chopped tomatoes – ¼ cup
- Chopped cucumber & mixed bell peppers – ¼ cup
- Fresh coriander – 2 tbsp
- Lemon – ½ (juiced)
- Salt – to taste
7. Lettuce Salad
- Hung curd – ¼ cup
- Black pepper – 1/8 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Shredded lettuce – ½ cup
Method
1. Stir-Fried Veggies
- Firstly, heat oil and butter – 1 tsp (each) in a pan.
- Now add chopped green chili and chopped mushrooms – 1/4 cup, stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes.
- Next add chopped yellow & green zucchini, green + red + yellow bell peppers, and carrots – 1 cup.
- Then season with mixed herbs – 1/2 tsp , chili flakes -1 tsp , and salt as per taste.
- Cook on high flame for 5 minutes, then add tomato puree – 1/4 cup. Mix it well.
- Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until veggies are slightly soft but still crunchy.
- After 5 minutes, remove lid. Mix it well. Stir-fried veggies are ready.
🫘 2. Rajma Masala
- In same pan, heat oil and butter – 1 tsp (each), add chopped green chili – 1 and tomato puree – 1/2 cup.
- Sauté it for 2 – 3 minutes.
- Then add turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp, red chili – 1/4 tsp, coriander powder – 1/4 tsp, cumin powder – 1/4 tsp, mixed herbs – 1/2 tsp and salt as per taste.
- Mix well and let it simmer until the masala thickens.
- Next add boiled rajma – 1/2 cup and mix it well. And simmer it for 5 – 7 minutes in low flame.
- Now remove lid, mash a few rajma for a creamy texture.
- Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mix it well
- Tangy & creamy rajma is ready.
3. Sweet Corn
- I’ am using same pan, now prepare sweet corns, add 1 tsp butter in a pan. Add boiled corn – 1/2 cup, red chili flakes – 1/2 tsp, and salt as per taste.
- Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the corn is coated and buttery.
- Buttery sweet corns are ready.
4. Herbed Coriander Rice
- Heat oil – 1 tsp and butter – 1 tsp in a pan.
- Now add cooked rice -1 cup, mixed herbs -1 tsp , salt as per taste, and fresh coriander leaves – 1 tbsp.
- Toss well on high heat for 2–3 minutes. You can also squeeze some lemon juice for extra zing.
- Quick Mexican herbed coriander rice is ready!
5. Paneer Toast
- Heat a pan, add oil – 1 tsp and butter – 1 tsp. Place paneer slices in the pan. If you are vegan you can use tofu also.
- Sprinkle red chili flakes & salt as per taste on top.
- Toast until golden brown on both sides.
- Garnish with fresh coriander.
- Toss it well, healthy protein rich paneer toast is ready.
6. Tomato Salsa
- Lets prepare tangy tomato salsa, take a mixing bowl, add finely chopped tomato – 1/4 cup, along with that add chopped cucumber, green + yellow + red bell peppers – 1/4 cup and finely chopped fresh coriander leaves – 2 tbsp, half lemon juice, and salt as per taste.
- Mix everything well. Tomato salsa is ready
- Keep chilled for a refreshing bite.
7. Lettuce Salad
- Lastly prepare lettuce salad, in a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of hung curd, 1/8 tsp of black pepper and salt as per taste.
- Add chopped fresh lettuce and mix well.
- Creamy lettuce salad is ready.
Now comes the fun part! Take a large bowl. Add a generous spoon of herbed rice. Arrange stir-fried veggies, rajma, sweet corn, and lettuce salad around the bowl. Add a scoop of chilled tomato salsa. Place paneer toast right in the center or on top. Garnish with lemon wedges and a few coriander leaves.
Our homemade vegetarian burrito bowl is ready to serve — colorful, nutritious, and full of bold flavors!
Tips & Variations
- Replace paneer with tofu for a vegan version.
- Add avocado slices, sour cream, or grated cheese for extra richness.
- Swap rajma with black beans or chole for variation.
- You can prep everything in advance and assemble when needed – perfect for meal planning!
This Mexican-style vegetarian burrito bowl is a treat for both your eyes and your tummy. It’s packed with veggies, protein, fiber, and flavor – all in one bowl. Plus, it’s super flexible — you can mix and match based on what you have at home!
Try this recipe once and it’ll surely become a favorite in your kitchen too.
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