Here is a healthy spicy black bean burrito recipe that is full of flavor and a great family-friendly dinner.
It’s a vegan and vegetarian recipe that is packed with protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates which is a well-balanced meal for lunch or dinner. This recipe is particularly great for athletes and runners looking for a filling post-workout meal.
With tasty homemade guacamole and Pico de Gallo, this burrito is one of the most popular recipes on Meal Plan Weekly and is often on a weekly rotation.
Black Bean Burrito Recipe
Ingredients
Black Beans
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 800 g (4.6 cups) cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 400 g (1.6 cups) can chopped tomato
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chipotle paste
Salsa and Guacamole
- 2 large chopped tomatoes
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juice
- 2 avocado peeled and chopped
To Serve
- 6 tortilla wraps
- 300 g (1.6 cups) brown rice
- 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp sweet corn
- 1 tbsp natural yogurt substitute if vegan
- 80 g (2.8 oz) cheddar cheese substitute if vegan
Instructions
- Cook the rice in a medium saucepan. Cover and allow to simmer for 20 mins.
- To a skillet on medium-high heat, add the olive oil, garlic, chipotle, ground cumin, brown sugar, and smoked paprika. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the black beans and tomatoes. Reduce heat and cook for 20 mins, or until the black bean sauce has thickened.
- Prepare the the salsa by combining and mixing the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime in a large salad bowl.
- Prepare the guacamole by combining and mixing the avocado, lime, and cilantro in a mixing bowl.
- Once everything is cooked, cooled down, and ready – assemble by wrapping up the cooked rice, black beans, salsa, guacamole, natural yogurt, cilantro and cheddar cheese.
- Toast the wrapped burrito on high heat in a skillet for 2 minutes each side.
Notes
- To meal prep, you can also prepare the ingredients, store them in the fridge, and assemble them when you’re ready to eat.
Nutrition
Data source: USDA
How Long Does Black Bean Burrito Last?
You can make and prepare the ingredients in advance, store them in the fridge for 3-4 days, and assemble them when you’re ready to eat.
This can be a great way to meal prep and save time on busy weeknights. You can also not use the tortilla wrap, instead, combine all other ingredients in a bowl to make a naked black bean burrito bowl.
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