Hearty Vegetarian Burritos (Printable)

Hearty burritos with sautéed mushrooms, black beans, corn, and cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 9 oz button mushrooms, sliced
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Beans & Fillings

07 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
09 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Optional Toppings

17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - 1/2 cup salsa
19 - 1/4 cup sour cream

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
02 - Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Stir in the mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the mushrooms are golden and the peppers are tender.
04 - Add corn, black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
06 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
07 - Spoon an equal portion of the vegetable-bean mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
08 - Add optional toppings as desired including avocado, salsa, and sour cream.
09 - Fold the sides over and roll up each tortilla to form a burrito.
10 - Serve immediately, or grill the burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes for a crispier exterior.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It uses pantry staples and whatever vegetables need rescuing from your fridge.
  • The filling comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy dinner.
  • You can make it as mild or spicy as your mood requires.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the black beans, the canned liquid can make the filling taste metallic and watery.
  • If your tortillas are cold they will crack when you try to fold them, always warm them first.
  • Let the mushrooms cook undisturbed for a minute or two before stirring so they get a good sear instead of steaming.
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded, it melts better and doesn't have anti caking agents.
  • If you want extra crispy burritos, brush the outside with a little oil before grilling them.
  • Taste the filling before you assemble and adjust the salt, lime, or spice to your preference.
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