Hearty Vegetarian Burritos (Printable Version)

Flavorful vegetarian burritos with sautéed mushrooms, black beans, corn, and cheese wrapped in soft tortillas.

# What You'll 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 or frozen
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Beans and Fillings

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

→ Spices and 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 - 1 lime, juiced

→ Optional Toppings

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

# How to Prepare:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It uses simple pantry staples and whatever vegetables you have on hand, so you never need a special shopping trip.
  • The smoky spice blend with lime and cilantro makes every bite taste vibrant and full, not like leftover scraps.
  • You can wrap them up and eat with your hands, which somehow makes dinner feel more relaxed and fun.
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the mushrooms or they will steam instead of browning, which makes them rubbery and sad.
  • Always warm your tortillas before filling them, cold tortillas crack and tear no matter how careful you are.
  • Taste the filling before you assemble, because once it is rolled up it is too late to fix underseasoned filling.
03 -
  • If your skillet is not big enough, cook the vegetables in two batches so they brown instead of steaming together.
  • Let the filling cool for a few minutes before assembling, hot filling makes the tortilla soggy and harder to roll.
  • Press down gently on the rolled burrito in the hot skillet to help it seal and get those beautiful golden grill marks.
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