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The Best Vegetarian Burrito Recipe

This flavorful vegetarian burrito is stuffed with spiced black beans, cilantro-lime rice, veggies and guacamole for a delicious, high-fibre meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: tex mex
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 555kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated

Spiced black beans

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 18 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1 tbsp chipotles in adobo sauce finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning

Veggies

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper any colour, sliced
  • 1 small red onion sliced

Guacamole

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp red onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped

Cilantro-lime rice

  • 1/2 cup white rice
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

  • Cook rice with water, olive oil and salt in a rice cooker or pot on the stove until liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, make guacamole by mashing avocados and mixing in lime juice, red onion, cilantro and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add black beans, corn, chipotles, garlic, and taco seasoning, sauteeing for 2-3 minutes and seasoning with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Remove black beans from heat and set aside, then add more olive oil and saute bell pepper and onions in the same skillet for 5 minutes until softened, seasoning with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Now you're ready to assemble your burritos. Divide cooked rice, black beans, veggies, salsa, cheese and guacamole among 4 flour tortillas, fold sides in then roll away from you.
  • Toast burritos for 2 minutes in a skillet over medium heat if desired, or serve right away and enjoy!

Notes

Make ahead and store wrapped burritos (without guac or salsa) for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Freeze wrapped burritos (without guac or salsa) in freezer safe bags for up to 3 months. 
Make them vegan or gluten-free buy using vegan cheese and gluten-free wraps. 
Customize the fillings to your liking! 

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1317mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1376IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 5mg