Last Updated on August 8, 2025 by Christin Gillespie
This Refried Bean Fajita Bowl is a healthy vegan recipe that is full of tasty Tex-Mexican classics. It features homemade refried beans, vibrant fajitas, cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, & creamy avocado. Enjoy this creation on a busy evening or save it for meal prep to enjoy throughout the week!
Homemade refried beans are totally underrated, & it’s about time that they get more notoriety. Thus, on the menu tonight is a delicious vegan fajita bowl starring those creamy beans.
Please don’t be intimidated by preparing the refried beans from scratch. It just requires a few minutes, a handful of pantry staples, & a high-speed blender to bring this bowl to life that can not compare to store-bought.
Alongside the beans, the pairings of vibrant fajitas, cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, & creamy avocado will be a guaranteed weeknight favorite!
Why You’ll Love This Vegan Fajita Bowl Recipe
- Flavor-Packed & Nutrient-Rich: Loaded with Tex-Mex classics while being created with healthy vegan ingredients, this fajita bowl is bound to be a staple.
- Easy-Breezy: Ready in about 30 minutes & simple to make!
- Great for Meal Prep: This Refried Bean Fajita Bowl stores well in the fridge, making it the perfect vegan recipe to meal prep for healthy dinners throughout the week.
Ingredients
- Organic Refried Beans: Homemade, of course! Refried beans are the perfect addition to this fajita bowl, as they’re full of healthy fats & plant-based protein.
- Organic Fajitas: Any color combination will work for the bell peppers & onion.
- Organic Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice: Cauliflower rice isn’t technically rice, but it looks like it while being packed with nutrition. Plus, with the addition of fresh lime juice & cilantro, it takes it up a notch.
- Organic Avocado: Slice it, dice it, or mash it up into guacamole!
- Organic Cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds brightness & that authentic Mexican flavor that you can’t beat!
- Organic Avocado Oil: Avocado oil is my go-to oil for this fajita bowl because it’s neutral in flavor & can be used to cook at high-heat temperatures.
How to Make
- Fajitas. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the avocado oil, sliced bell peppers, & onion. Sauté for about 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft.
- Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice. In a skillet, defrost the cauliflower rice. Once defrosted, stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Refried Beans. To a high-speed blender, food processor, or using an immersion blender, add the refried bean ingredients. Blend until smooth. Optionally, transfer to a saucepan to warm.
- Assemble. Divide the cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, refried beans, fajitas, & avocado between bowls. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro & enjoy!
Tips for Making this Fajita Bowl Recipe Perfectly
- Organic Vegetables: Feel free to customize with your preferred color of bell peppers & onion.
- Baking: Be sure to flip the vegetables halfway while roasting. This ensures that everything gets baked to perfection.
- Organic Pinto Beans: Organic black beans will also work.
Storing & Reheating
This Refried Bean Fajita Bowl is the perfect vegan recipe for healthy leftovers & meal prep! I don’t recommend slicing the avocado until you’re ready to enjoy it.
Storing. Transfer the ingredients to separate airtight glass containers & refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheating. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the refried beans, fajitas, & cilantro-lime cauliflower rice to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for about 10–15 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the toppings.
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Refried Bean Fajita Bowl
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Refried Bean Fajita Bowl is a healthy vegan recipe that is full of tasty Tex-Mexican classics. It features homemade refried beans, vibrant fajitas, cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, & creamy avocado. Enjoy this creation on a busy evening or save it for meal prep to enjoy throughout the week!
Ingredients
Always opt for organic ingredients.
FAJITAS
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
CILANTRO-LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE
- 2 cups frozen cauliflower rice
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
REFRIED BEANS
- 1 (15-oz) can pinto beans
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp spring water, to thin
BOWL
- Avocado(s)
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Fajitas. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the avocado oil, sliced bell peppers, & onion. Sauté for about 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft.
- Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice. In a skillet, defrost the cauliflower rice. Once defrosted, stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Refried Beans. To a high-speed blender, food processor, or using an immersion blender, add the refried bean ingredients. Blend until smooth. Optionally, transfer to a saucepan to warm.
- Assemble. Divide the cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, refried beans, fajitas, & avocado between bowls. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro & enjoy!
Notes
Organic Vegetables: Feel free to customize with your preferred color of bell peppers & onion.
Baking: Be sure to flip the vegetables halfway while roasting. This ensures that everything gets baked to perfection.
Organic Pinto Beans: Organic black beans will also work.
Storing & Reheating: Transfer the ingredients to separate airtight glass containers & refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the refried beans, fajitas, & cilantro-lime cauliflower rice to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for about 10–15 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the toppings.
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