bean burrito recipe
This delightful bean burrito recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a filling, nutritious meal. Packed with flavor and protein, these burritos are perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. They can be customized with various toppings to suit your taste.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 tortilla warmer or aluminum foil
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned black beans Drained and rinsed.
- 1 cup cooked rice White or brown.
- 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or a blend.
- 1 medium onion Diced.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large flour tortillas
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- optional salsa
- optional avocado
- optional sour cream
- optional cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the black beans, cooked rice, ground cumin, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the mixture for about 5-6 minutes, until heated through and well combined.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese, allowing it to melt slightly into the mixture.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a tortilla warmer or foil in a low oven (or microwave for a few seconds) until pliable.
- To assemble each burrito, lay a warm tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about a quarter of the bean and rice mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Top with additional shredded cheese (to taste) and any optional toppings you desire.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it from the bottom to the top to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Optional: Place the filled burritos seam-side down in the skillet used for filling, medium-side heat, until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with your choice of salsa, avocado, sour cream, or cilantro.
Notes
You can substitute black beans with pinto beans or refried beans based on your preference.
For a vegetarian option, make sure any cheese used is not made with animal rennet.
Feel free to customize fillings by adding sautéed vegetables, corn, or other beans.
Burritos can be wrapped in foil and frozen for future meals. Just reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.