It’s easy to create your very own Spicy Chipotle Portobello Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice (or Cauliflower Rice) at home. This quick and simple version is ready in just under 30 minutes!
I love the incredible flavor combination of the cilantro lime rice, the fresh tomato salsa, the sweetness of the corn, the creaminess from the sour cream and guacamole, and the perfectly seasoned Chipotle Portobello mushrooms. Yes, you read that correctly. Portobello mushrooms. This Spicy Chipotle Portobello Burrito Bowl is completely vegetarian & vegan-friendly if you substitute the sour cream for a vegan alternative as I did here.
ALSO: Check out the printable recipe for a WHOLE30 compliant sour cream recipe!
Spicy Chipotle Portobello Burrito Bowl with WHOLE30 OPTION!!!
You could choose regular brown rice OR…
Make it WHOLE30 compliant with my Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Cauliflower “Rice”. Just remember to omit the beans and corn from the original recipe. They are not part of the WHOLE30 plan.
Grilled Veggies
Next up, we’ll head to the grill. You can also use a grill pan as I have here. I grilled and charred Portobello mushrooms, which are marinated in a smoky, spicy chipotle in adobo sauce. That marinade becomes caramelized and delicious! I give it a minute or two to cool before cutting into large chunks.
I used red, orange, yellow and green peppers, along with red onions which I grilled just for a few minutes and allowed to cool enough to handle. Then, they are cut into a dice. While the veggies are grilling, I like to prep the fresh tomato salsa.
Tomato Salsa
The tomato salsa is quick and simple consisting of diced Roma or Campari tomatoes, red onions and chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley.
Drain and rinse the black beans. They are ready to eat as is, but you can heat through if desired. If you have corn on the cob, go ahead and grill that too! Just scrape the kernels off the cob right into your burrito bowl! Canned or defrosted frozen corn also works perfectly fine. All that’s left to do is assemble your Spicy Chipotle Portobello Burrito Bowl!
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Spicy Chipotle Portobello Burrito Bowl
Ingredients
FOR THE CILANTRO LIME RICE:
- Brown OR Cauliflower Rice link for Cauliflower Rice in post
- 2 Bay Leaves OPTIONAL
- Lime Juice one or two, your preference
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (or Parsley if you prefer) chopped
- 1 close Garlic minced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
FOR THE PORTOBELLOS:
- 1-2 tbsp Adobo Sauce from a jar of chiptoles in adobo
- 2 Portobello Mushrooms gills removed
FOR THE TOMATO SALSA:
- 2-3 Campari or Roma Tomatoes diced
- 1/2 small Red Onion diced
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (or Parsley if you prefer) chopped
FOR THE FAJITA VEGGIES:
- 1/2 each Red, Green, Yellow and Orange diced
- 1/2 small Red Onion diced
WHOLE30 COMPLIANT COCONUT SOUR CREAM (or Vegan Sour Cream if you aren't doing Whole30)
- 3/4 c Canned Coconut Milk Refrigerate overnight upside down, take the thicken cream ONLY - discard liquid
- 1-1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- pinch Salt
TOPPINGS:
- 1 Avocado cut into large chunks
- Romaine Lettuce sliced into shreds
OPTIONAL NON-WHOLE30 COMPLIANT ADD-INS:
- 1/4 C Black Beans drained and rinsed
- 1/4 C Sweet Corn
Instructions
- To make the Cilantro Lime Rice, prepare rice according to instructions. Add 2 bay leaves to the cooking water (OPTIONAL). Drain and remove bay leaves. Fluff rice and add minced garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro (OR parsley) and lime juice.
- OPTIONAL WHOLE30 CAULIFLOWER RICE: Click the link in the blog post to visit the Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Cauliflower "Rice" recipe for detailed photos and instructions.
- Clean the mushrooms and using a spoon, scrape the gills out. I prefer the cleaner look without them, but it's merely for aesthetics.
- Combine the three ingredients for the salsa.
- Heat a grill or grill pan on high heat. Brush on a very small amount of oil to keep the mushrooms from sticking. Brush the top with adobo sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes on the first side. Flip and brush the other side. Cook just until the mushroom starts to become tender, but still has a firm texture to it. Remove from the grill, allow to cool for a minute or two and cut into bite sized chunks.
- I also grill the peppers and red onion for the fajita veggies just until barely tender and cut into a dice.
- Arrange romaine/iceberg lettuce shreds on your plate along with the rice. ***WHOLE30 will need to use Cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice***
- Next comes the fajita veggies/beans and corn mixture. WHOLE30 will need to remove the beans and corn!!!
- Top with the mushroom chunks.
- Serve with a side WHOLE30 compliant/vegan sour cream, avocado, salsa and garnish with lime wedges.
- Makes 2 generous servings.
Jess CAneal says
I like to smother pineapple slices with ancho chili powder and lime and grill to perfection. Then I throw those babies right in with all the other delicious goodness in my bowl!
Julie says
Oh my goodness, I love grilled spicy pineapple too! That is exactly what I would add as well.
Aimee B. says
I love EVERYTHING is my buritto bowl, guacamole, peppers and onions, corn, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, lettuce, etc.
Michelle says
I like to make mine with zucchini, pinto beans, corn, carmelized onions and bell pepper, avocado over rice and topped with a chipotle cream sauce.
Will G says
I like to put Avocado in them!
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heather says
I like to put beans, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, rice in my burrito bowls.
Tiffany says
What do I like to put in my burrito bowls? Mmmmm, so many choices!
I like fresh homemade pico de gallo, guacamole (of course!), lots of cilantro (big cilantro fan),
refried beans, dairy-free sour cream, green onions, freshly shredded iceberg lettuce & a squeeze of lime! Yum!
Healing Tomato says
There is nothing quite like success rice on hand for a quick dinner idea. I love adding tomatoes, broccoli and mushrooms.
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Mami2jcn says
I’d put in black beans and avocado.
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Hailey Brown says
I’d like to build a burrito bowl with Cauliflower rice tossed with hot sauce, pico de gallo, a heap ton of spinach, and sauteed nopales (cactus) with scrambled eggs.
Kelly D says
I like refried beans, rice, melted cheese, diced tomatoes and black olives.
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Elena says
I like to put avocado and sweet potato
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Cheryl B says
I would add spicy gucuamole.
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Julie Wood says
I put chicken, rice, salsa, guacamole and tortilla chips.
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judith says
it needs avocado!
Rosa Osorio says
I love to make chicken with rice, Spanish style. My family loves it. I will add a guacamole salsa.
Steve Weber says
I like to put black beans, sour cream, jalapenos and avocado
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karen says
I like to add fresh jalapenos and lots of avocado
Sunny Humphries says
I love brown and wild rice mixed, with grilled veggies, such as cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, summer squash, and sweet potatoes. Top with fresh-made salsa and avocados!
Natalie says
I love to put white rice, corn, tomato salsa, guacamole, shrimp and black beans in my burrito bowl!! Now I am hungry!
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Margaret Smith says
I like putting brown rice, cooked chicken, tomato’s, red and green bell peppers and onion in mine.
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Jessie C. says
I like to put cherry tomatoes and black beans in burrito bowls.
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Jessie C. says
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Janet Simons says
Tomato salsa, corn salsa, guacamole, black beans, cilantro-lime rice, no sour cream or cheese.
Tina says
I like organic rice, lettuce, black beans,salsa, avocado, and nutritional yeast.
Nancy says
I would use a homemade bbq sauce for the portobellos, and season the black beans with a little salt and some chili powder and let sit a while before adding them in.
Natalie Cartledge says
I like to put brown rice with red and black beans and mixed veggies.
Iwona says
I will add a big white beans and onion
Cristina gaspar says
I like my burritos with whatever I have in the fridge, but for sure a lot of veggies, avocado and papaya slices and it can’t be missing: (homemade vegan) kimchi fried rice! It is super good!!!
Mary Ann Donnarumma says
I like to add portabellos and shitake mushrooms with quinoa and brocolli and punk beans and then drizzle a cashew cream sauce over it. Yum!
Jeannie says
I use up all my garden grown vegetables into the bowl with rice and some garlic stuffed olives.
Lisa Brown says
I like diced tomatoes, cheese, pinto beans, rice, avocado, ans sour cream.
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Christina says
I use sweet potato as a staple in my burrito, as a substitute for rice. Jalapeños and Serrano peppers, red pepper, black bean, lime, onion. Topped with cilantro and avacado and salsa. . The sweet potato becomes a mash and has some charred parts for some Crunch. The spices I add are cumin and chili powder. It’s become a staple in my vegan diet. But I do use a tortilla.
latanya says
grilled chicken, corn, sour cream, and onions
latanya says
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Hm says
I like them spicy, spicy, spicy! With beans and avocado
Madeline says
Yours looks delicious! I’d put roasted corn, mushrooms, avocado, and onions in mine.
Madeline says
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Jennifer says
I love to make seasoned Mexican Rice, top it with black beans, taco sauce, guacamole, lettuce and pico! Yours looks soooo good! And I have a can of chipotles…just trying to find enough recipes to use them up before they go bad 🙂 Thanks!
Nathalie Perez says
Avocado is ALWAYS a NECESSITY when I eat a burrito bowl! I also include hot sauce, corn, and as many fresh raw veggies that I have available.
Josee Wright says
I have never made a burrito bowl but after seeing this recipe… I will definitely be giving it a try. I’ve made fajitas with portobella mushrooms so I’m sure they would be just as scrumptious in a burrito bowl.
Shea says
I love this recipe! Anything with portobello mushrooms and I am sold. I love all of your toppings, plus I like to throw on salsa verde for a little moisture and jalapeños for some kick!
Rachelle says
I’m not crazy about chipotle, so I keep it light. I LOVE pineapples in my mix though. Gives a sweet and tangy twist to the meal. Thanks for your recipes, they inspire me! 🙂
Tina says
Brown rice,corn,mushroom,roasted pepper,nutritional yeast, and salsa.
Mindy Bollinger says
Avocado, pinto beans, garden fresh tomatoes , spicy tofu and lime rice over bed of lettuce.
Amy Tong says
What a yummy treat. For me, I like to put avocado, chili sauce, rice, tomato, herbs, and grilled chicken in my burrito bowls!
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Jeannie says
I think burrito bowls are great for using up what’s left in the fridge. I’m vegan so that means lots of vegetables, beans, and, of course, an avocado.
Jeffrey says
My burrito bowls change depending on what I have in the fridge. What I love about them is you can make them with leftovers and it normally tastes great. I love roasted peppers, onions, broccoli and corn.
Jeffrey says
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Erika says
Lots of cheese and guacamole!
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Judith V says
I just like burritos. Pineapple, beans and most every thing else
Judith V says
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Tina M says
chicken, guacamole. tomato and beans.
Tina M says
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Rebecca says
My husband loves veggie bowls. They are delicious with guacamole and roasted salsa.
Rebecca says
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robin says
rice, cheddar, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo
natasha lamoreux says
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natasha lamoreux says
I try to make the Chipotle copycat with grilled chicken and black beans.
shelly peterson says
I would put rice, chicken, avocado, pico de gallo and sour cream.
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kathy says
To be perfectly honest I have never had a burrito bowl much less fix one
kathy says
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kjasus says
i like to put chorizo and rice in my burrito bowl
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Cynthia C says
I like to put black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes and whatever other fresh veggies I have on hand.
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maria cantu says
Avocado, lots of it.
Sylvia D Wilson says
We like the touch of sweetness that a sweet potato adds. I really like the flavor combo of lime & cumin, but I’m one of those cilantro dis-likers. 🙂 Beans are great, but prefer non-GMO corn. Onions, avocado, hemp hearts, it all depends on what I have on hand.
donna says
i love putting everything in my burrito bowl! That includes guac, sour cream and everything!
Tishka says
Everything looks wonderful. This is something I would try.
Rose says
Always looking for new things to do with Portobello Mushrooms. Thanks for the great recipe!!
Sew says
Holy Tomatoes! I’m ready for a serving! This looks scrumptious! Made something similar for a taco bar.
Elle says
I honestly don’t really eat burrito bowls or that type of food, I don’t really like spicy foods or sour cream or guacamole or beans or most cheeses. My burrito bowl would just have the meat, corn and some lettuce, tomato..not that glamorous.
Elle says
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Susan Smith says
I like chicken rice, melted cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream and black olives.
Susan Smith says
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Kyle Smith says
I like salad burritos- spinach, mushroom, tomato, cucumber, celery, avocado, sweet peppers and vegan cheese
Teresa K. says
Oh my goodness I need this rice in my life. I made Mexican last night and left out the rice because my slow cooker/ rice cooker was in use and I just couldn’t be bothered to make it the old fashioned way. I am so looking for this Success rice today!
OFG says
chicken and lots of guacamole!
Shannon says
I love avocado, beans, pico de gallo, corn and shredded cheese!
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Elizabeth pergande says
My favorite Success rice is to make it fried with some vegetables. truckredford(at)gmail(dot)com
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Mita says
I like vegetable fried rice.
Mita says
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Kristen says
I put in brown rice, yam, salsa, black beans, cheese and guacamole.
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Kyle Smith says
Portabellos and tomatoes — what else do you need?
Stefanie G says
I love to put in tomatoes, cheese, and onions!
Kerry says
Rice, black beans and avocado.
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Tarissa says
I use a lot of beans and avocado in my diet for the nutrition it gives me, so those would definitely make it to my burrito bowl. Your recipe sounds delicious!!
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Stephanie Phelps says
I love to put black beans, cheese, chicken , lettuce, rice, black olives, salsa in mine!
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Ellie Wright says
I like taco meat, rice, cheese, guacamole and sour cream in mine.
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Yesenia Montemayor says
I have honestly never tried making one, but all of these great recipes are giving me motivation to try it!!
Denise L says
Oh my goodness, whatever I would put in it is no match to your recipe. That looks fantastic. Mushrooms are my favorite!
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Tim P says
The ingredients and flavors work really well together in this dish. The only problem I had with it, is that it takes a while to make and is a little envolved. This is good for weekend entertaining but not for a week night meal. I like dishes and recipes that are 30 minutes or less and not to many ingedients. However this works well for a weekend get togetther with friends. It was amazing!
Allison Swain says
I like making burrito bowls with brown rice, beans, veggies, lettuce, avocado and salsa .If I am feeling fancy, I like making a cheese sauce made from potatoes and nutritional yeast in the blender . Thanks for sharing and Thanks for the nice giveaway ? allisonrsdswain(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Anastasia Falling says
Mmmmmmm That burrito bowl looks amazing! 🙂 I love lots of cheese, lettuce, tomato and gobs of sour cream in mine! With meat & refried beans too!
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Debbie B says
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Debbie B says
i like I like refried beans, rice, cheese, and tomatoes
Betty C says
I make sure to add fresh diced tomatoes, sour cream and avocado.
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Tabathia B says
I like steamed rice,cubed steak and chicken, tomatoes
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Thomas Murphy says
I like to put rice, beans, beef, cheese, and sour cream.
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Kathryn C says
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nothing spicy! I like refried or red beans, rice, black olives , some beef, some chicken
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Erica Best says
chicken corn rice
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Jerry Marquardt says
What I like to put into my Burrito bowl is white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, steak , salsa, a little sour cream, with cheese. My friend and I get lunch here and split this, and a side of chips and guacamole.
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Terry Stevens says
I would put grilled chipotle chicken, rice, corn, black beans, tomatoes and avocados.