Vegan BBQ Beans with Coleslaw & Cauliflower Rice

This Vegan BBQ Beans with Coleslaw & Cauliflower Rice recipe is a summer bowl that is bursting with flavor and good-for-you ingredients. Protein-rich white beans get coated in a smoky barbecue sauce and paired perfectly with cooked cauliflower rice, as well as homemade coleslaw. Enjoy this healthy vegan recipe as a quick entrée, on the go dish, or meal prep it for later!

Ready for a meal that is both mouthwatering and quick to assemble? We’ll my friends, you’re in the right spot, because today I’m presenting to you the ultimate vegan BBQ bowl. And don’t for a second think that it won’t be the same, since it’s a vegan bowl. Trust me, this entrée doesn’t compromise any BBQ flavors that we all love.

Smoky BBQ beans, homemade coleslaw, and cooked cauliflower rice, all plated in one bowl to create the ultimate summer dinner. 

While I have instructed to serve it warm, you can certainly enjoy it cold. That way you can bring it along no matter where your summer endeavors take you!

Why You’ll Love This Vegan BBQ Bowl Recipe

• Quick & Easy: This vegan BBQ recipe only takes 15 minutes to make.
• Nutrient Packed: With the combination of plant protein from the beans, vitamins found in the veggies, & the healthy fats from the cashew coleslaw, this vegan bowl is a nutritious win.
• Perfect for Meal Prep: This Vegan BBQ Beans with Coleslaw & Cauliflower Rice recipe stores well in the fridge, making it a great recipe to meal prep for easy dinners throughout the week.

Ingredients

• Organic Beans: The beans are the staple for this BBQ bowl & they’re full of healthy fats and plant-based protein. I used organic white beans, but you can certainly use organic pinto beans.
• Organic BBQ Sauce: Duh?! You can use any bbq sauce that you like. I personally love Primal Kitchens BBQ Sauce, which is made with organic and clean ingredients. You can purchase it at any health foods store or Amazon.
• Homemade Organic Coleslaw: You read that right…homemade coleslaw! Coleslaw is super simple to make and this version is healthier and vegan!
• Organic Cauliflower Rice: We’ll be pairing this BBQ bowl with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. Cauliflower rice isn’t technically rice, but it looks like rice. You can find organic pre-made cauliflower rice at your local health foods store. 

How To Make

1. Beans. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the drained beans and BBQ sauce. Simmer for  5 – 7 minutes or until everything is heating through.
2. Coleslaw. Add all of the ingredients, except the coleslaw, to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a large mixing bowl with the coleslaw mix and stir until well combined. Recommended: store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
3. Serve. Divide cauliflower rice, BBQ beans, and coleslaw, between bowls. Enjoy!

Tips for Making Vegan BBQ Bowl Perfectly

• Organic Beans: I used organic great northern for this recipe, but another variety of white bean will work, such as cannellini or navy beans. Pinto beans will also work if you’re in a pinch.
• Organic Cashews: Be sure to soak your raw cashews before blending to ensure that the coleslaw dressing is smooth & creamy.
• Organic Vegetables: For convenience, use packaged, pre-shredded cabbage, carrots, or coleslaw mix.
• Organic BBQ Sauce: You can use any BBQ sauce that you like. I personally love Good Food For Good Organic Classic BBQ Sauce, which is made with organic and clean ingredients. You can purchase it at any health foods store or Amazon.

Storing & Reheating

This recipe is perfect for leftovers & meal prep! Just be sure to let the ingredients cool completely before transferring to an air-tight glass container. 

Fridge Storage. Transfer ingredients to separate air-tight glass containers and refrigerator for up to 4 days. Assemble them when ready to enjoy.

Reheating. Optionally reheat by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the BBQ beans and cooked cauliflower rice to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the coleslaw.

More Vegan Recipes You’ll Love

• Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Ranch Pasta Salad
• Vegan BBQ Chickpea Salad
• Portobello Steaks with Avocado Chimichurri
• Copycat Erewhon Kale White Bean Salad

Sharing Is Caring!

If you make this recipe, please leave a review & rating below! I love hearing from you and it helps others learn more about the recipe too. Lastly, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Be sure to follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, & TikTok for even more deliciousness & wellness tips!

Xoxo.

Christin.

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