Vegetable Bean Burritos

I love this recipe for many reasons!

First being that these burritos come together quickly. When I’m busy in my day, this is a tasty and healthy lunch I never mind reaching for. I sometimes prep them beforehand, freeze them, and pop them in the microwave for a few seconds when we are rushing out the door or slammed between meetings. Second, it’s so versatile if you have a picky eater! You can swap in practically any vegetable and still create a super tasty, healthy & hearty meal.

Something about a hot overstuffed burrito brings me copious amounts of joy! Take these burritos up a notch by serving them with your favorite hot sauce or salsa.

Pro tips:

  1. To roll the perfect burrito fill your toppings closer to one edge rather than the center
  2. Are your burritos always falling apart? To get a tight burrito, start by folding the closest edge of your tortilla over your toppings until they are slightly covered. Next, fold in the sides of the burrito, then continue rolling until snug.

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

  • Servings: 2
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients:

Vegetable Bean Filling:
-1 small red onion, diced
-2 garlic cloves, minced
-1/2 jalapeno, minced(use the whole pepper depending on your spice level)
-2 teaspoons oil
-1/2 tsp cumin seeds
-1 tomato, diced
-4 tsp Old El Paso taco seasoning
-1/8 tsp salt
-3/8 cup of frozen or fresh corn
-1/4 cup water
-1 small carrot, diced
-1 green pepper, diced
-3/8 cup cilantro, chopped
-1 8 oz can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Burrito Toppings:
-Shredded lettuce
-Tortilla
-Mexican cheese
-Avocado (optional)
-Sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, heat 2 tsp oil and add cumin seeds once hot.

2. Once sputtering, add onion, jalapeno, carrot, and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.

3. Add in chopped tomato, green pepper, salt, and taco seasoning. Mix and cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy.

4. Mix in the pinto beans, corn, and water. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.

5. After 10 minutes, add the cilantro, mix well, and set aside.

6. Prepare your tortilla by slightly warming it on a pan.

7. Transfer to a plate and add a layer of cheese. Next, a spoonful of the vegetable bean filling, and top with lettuce + additional preferred toppings. (To roll the perfect burrito fill your toppings closer to one edge rather than the center.)

8. To get a tight burrito, start by folding the closest edge of your tortilla over your toppings until they are slightly covered. Next, fold in the sides of the burrito, then continue rolling until snug.

9. Toast the burrito, seam side down, on a pan until crisp and golden.

Enjoy!

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  1. Raj Patel's avatar Raj Patel says:

    Wow , Amzing delicious šŸ˜€

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