19 Copycat Chipotle Vegan Recipes
There are 43 vegan ingredients in Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants that you can mix and match. However, if you want to try your hand at cooking Mexican food but don’t have the time to scout the internet for the best recipes, this list is for you. We’ve compiled the 19 finest copycat Chipotle vegan recipes you can easily make at home.
There’s no denying that Chipotle has more than enough vegan-friendly options to choose from that allow you to enjoy your meal there worry-free. However, having some Chipotle vegan copycat recipes on hand can be more useful than you think. Our list of 19 top recipes will help save money and avoid the urge to eat out so often!
Chipotle Sofritas (Copycat) Recipe
Chewy and earthy, Sofritas are a versatile component that goes great with tacos, burritos, Mexican bowls, and salads. In our recipe, we substitute the traditional and difficult-to-find poblano peppers with smoked sweet paprika and hot chili powder. So, if you're looking for something that's easy to make but tastes just like Chipotle's Sofritas, look no further than this!
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Chipotle Plant-Based Chorizo (Copycat)
Do you miss Chipotle's plant-based chorizo? Try this homemade vegan chorizo recipe, with full of robust flavor and a slight kick you won't forget! It combines numerous herbs and spices to create the perfect copycat of the plant-based chorizo no longer available at Chipotle.
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Copycat Chipotle Veggie Bowl
Take it from us, this colorful veggie bowl recipe is the best vegan burrito bowl there is! Each of the nine components has a deep Tex-Mex taste that comes together beautifully to make a balanced meal. While not the quickest dish to make, this copycat Chipotle veggie bowl can be prepared in big batches ahead of time and is ideal for individuals who enjoy meal prep.
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Copycat Chipotle Veggie Burrito
Do you love experiencing a burst of flavors with each bite of your meal? We've created the perfect Chipotle copycat veggie burrito that will not disappoint you. This burrito comes together with only nine easy-to-make foods, including sofritas, cilantro rice, beans, fajita veggies, salsa, and guacamole.
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Vegan Carnitas (Portobello Mushrooms)
This vegan carnitas recipe from Veggies Don't Bite replaces pork with portobello mushrooms, which results in a delightfully tender and juicy interior with golden-brown crisp edges. It's a recipe that is ideal for Cinco de Mayo gatherings but does require some patience to master. Try this vegan pulled pork made with oyster mushrooms if shredded portobello mushrooms aren't your thing.
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Vegan Barbacoa
With this tender, smoky, and spicy vegan barbacoa, you'll fall in love with Mexican food all over again. This hearty and tasty one-pot recipe from The Minimalist Baker combines lentils, carrots, onions, and garlic to bring out the flavors of chipotle peppers, smoky paprika, cumin, and cloves. We’re sure it will be your go-to recipe when you're trying to win hearts with your vegan cooking.
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Fajita Veggies (Chipotle)
This fajita veggies chipotle-style recipe brings the authentic Mexican flavor right into your kitchen. With fresh, colorful vegetables that are tender-crisp and ready in minutes, this recipe is a simple yet delicious addition to your meals.
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Copycat Chipotle Black Beans
Mexican food, like a Chipotle recipes list, is incomplete without beans. To master this classic, black beans, onion, chipotle pepper, oregano, bay leaf, and some lime juice are all you need. These one-skillet, easy-to-make black beans from Culinary Hill are ideal for meal preps as they can be frozen for up to three months. So hurry up and get to the recipe if you want to make some today.
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Copycat Chipotle Pinto Beans
If you prefer your beans soft and creamy, we're sure you favor pinto beans over black beans at Chipotle. These pinto beans from Culinary Hill are made with minimal ingredients and make an excellent addition to a homemade Chipotle knock-off meal. It’s a terrific idea to cook both beans if you have family members with different preferences. Culinary Hill makes this easy as all the ingredients are virtually the same, save for the beans
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Cilantro Lime Rice
Simple, fresh, and zesty! That's everything we considered when creating this cilantro lime rice recipe for you. If you're tired of adding plain rice to your burritos and bowls, try this refreshing combination of rice, cilantro, and lime. You're mistaken if you believe this no-fuss recipe is only good for Mexican dishes. We guarantee it'll be making its way into the rotation!
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Chipotle Cauliflower Rice
Looking for a low-carb alternative to cilantro lime rice with the same flavors? Swap the rice for cauliflower and you’re good to go! Roast the cauliflower, chop it up, and add in the lime and cilantro, and ta-da. It’s as simple as that – as lemony and herby as you like! Recipe from THE VGN Way.
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Chipotle Guacamole
What’s a better comfort food dip than some good old guacamole? There are so many different ways to make it: chunky or creamy, hot or mild, loaded with onions or plain, the choice is really yours! No matter how you customize it, our copycat Chipotle guac recipe takes less than five minutes to make and demands only six ingredients.
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Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa
This copycat Chipotle roasted chili-corn salsa from Make it Dairy-free is everything you need for a movie night if you’re trying to cut down on snacking. You’ll be surprised to learn that the poblano peppers, not the corn, must be roasted in this recipe. It's brilliant on its own as well as in tacos, burritos, and salads.
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Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico De Gallo)
Add some oomph to your Mexican dishes with a fresh punch from this Pico De Gallo from Budget Delicious. If you love Chipotle, you already know how delicious their fresh tomato salsa is. The tanginess of tomatoes is wonderfully balanced with onions and jalapenos, enhancing the flavor of your dish. This recipe calls for six simple ingredients that you probably already have at home, so don't miss out!
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Tomatillo Green Salsa
If you’re bored of your regular salsa and want to spice things up a bit, this tomatillo green salsa from Intentionally Eat delivers, and how! Tomatillos are more acidic and sharp-tasting than tomatoes, but mellow down and sweeten when cooked. It perfectly complements any Mexican meal and will be a sure hit with your family.
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Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa
Chipotle's tomatillo green-chili salsa from Home-Cooked Roots is a crowd favorite and can be made at home in a trice. Ideal for busy weekdays and impromptu parties, this recipe uses canned tomatillos and peppers, eliminating the hassle of cleaning up. It's simple, delicious, and savory!
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Vegan Sour Cream
Yes, you read that right! Sour cream is arguably the one thing that vegans miss the most and we hear your struggles loud and clear. That’s why we’ve created a simple plant-based sour cream recipe that is not only vegan but also nut-free! This unique recipe blends sunflower seeds with lemon juice, vinegar, and salt to create a perfectly creamy sour cream.
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Vegan Queso Dip (Nut-free)
Our delectable queso dip recipe takes only twenty minutes to prepare and includes vegetables, sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, and all of your favorite seasonings. Super creamy and flavorful, this recipe is a great addition to any copycat chipotle recipes.
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High Protein Grain-free Tortillas
Both the flour and corn tortillas at Chipotle are vegan. However, if you're looking for a high protein, grain-free, and gluten-free tortilla recipe, this is it. Perfected after tons of trials, our recipe uses two key ingredients to produce fluffy, rollable, and extremely satiating tortillas. Spend some time making these tortillas for your next Mexican meal, and we guarantee you'll be mmm-ing till the very last bite.
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Wow! I don’t know where to start, but I can’t wait! It all looks amazing!
Such a tasty selection of recipes – thanks ever so much for including my salsa!