**A Flavorful and Convenient Meal: Quick Black Bean Burritos with Variations for Every Taste**
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mexican cuisine with our collection of quick black bean burrito recipes. These burritos are a versatile and satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches. Packed with protein-rich black beans, these burritos offer a hearty and nutritious option.
Our recipes provide a range of variations to suit your preferences and dietary needs. From classic black bean and cheese burritos to flavorful black bean and sweet potato burritos, there's a recipe for everyone. We've also included a vegan black bean burrito recipe for those following a plant-based diet.
Each recipe offers step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these delicious burritos with ease. With options for both stovetop and oven-baked burritos, you can choose the cooking method that best fits your time and preferences.
These burritos are not only quick to make but also highly customizable. Feel free to add your favorite toppings and fillings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or shredded lettuce. You can also experiment with different types of beans, such as pinto beans or kidney beans, to create a variety of flavors.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our quick black bean burrito recipes are sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation. So, grab your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let's create a delicious and satisfying meal together!
BLACK BEAN BURRITOS
My neighbor and I discovered these delicious low-fat burritos a few years ago. On nights my husband or I have a meeting, we can have a satisfying supper on the table in minutes. -Angela Studebaker, Goshen, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and green pepper until tender. Stir in beans; heat through. , Spoon about 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture off center on each tortilla. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and lettuce. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with optional toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS
Provided by Molly Yeh
Time 40m
Yield 10 burritos
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the potatoes are just tender but still have a bite, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large saute pan and place over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the jalapeno and stir to combine. Add the chili powder, tomato paste and oregano. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the flavors of the herbs. Then, add the spinach, beans and tomatoes. Fold gently to combine. Simmer until the spinach is wilted and the liquid has reduced by half, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the queso fresco, lime juice and sweet potatoes. Taste and season as needed.
- Distribute the mixture evenly among the tortillas. Roll the tortillas, garnish with the cilantro and hot sauce and serve immediately. For freezer meal prep, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and store in an airtight container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, place wrapped burrito in the microwave and reheat for 3 minutes, flipping once. Unwrap, garnish with the cilantro and hot sauce, if desired, and serve!
DELICIOUS BLACK BEAN BURRITOS
These burritos are soooo good, you'll want to have them every night.
Provided by Alison
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
- Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos in skillet, cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour beans into skillet, cook 3 minutes stirring.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with salt. Cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir cilantro into mixture.
- Spoon mixture evenly down center of warmed tortilla and roll tortillas up. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.2 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1802.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
QUICK SWEET POTATO, MUSHROOM, AND BLACK BEAN BURRITO
This hearty burrito comes together in just 22 minutes but is still full of flavor. The spicy green rice and robust vegetables provide a delicious, substantial vegetarian meal you can take on the go.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Vegetarian Burrito Sweet Potato/Yam Mushroom Bean Lunch 22-Minute Meals
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and stir in 1/3 cup salsa and 2 Tbsp. cilantro.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high in a large nonstick skillet. Add sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. cumin, and 1/4 tsp. cayenne, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in another large skillet, add mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until mushrooms begin to brown and release moisture, about 3 minutes. Add onion and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. cumin, and 1/4 tsp. cayenne; cook, stirring, until mushrooms and onions are tender and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in beans and spinach; cook until warm, about 1 minute more. Transfer mushroom mixture to bowl with sweet potatoes, squeeze half of the lime over, and stir to combine.
- Place tortillas on a plate and cover with a damp towel. Microwave until warm, about 1 minute. Mix sour cream and remaining 1/3 cup salsa verde and 2 Tbsp. cilantro in a small bowl.
- Place warm tortillas on a work surface. Place 3 tbsp. cheese in the center of each tortilla, then top with 1 cup potato mixture and 1/4 cup rice. Divide avocado among tortillas and top each with 2 tbsp. sour cream sauce. Fold 2 sides of tortilla over filling, then roll up tortilla to enclose filling. Place burrito seam side down onto a plate and cut in half, if desired. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cut remaining lime half into wedges and serve alongside.
QUICK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS
These hearty and zippy burritos can be whipped up in a jiffy. -Kimberly Hardison, Maitland, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chili powder, cumin and pepper flakes until combined. Add beans and rice; cook and stir until heated through, 4-6 minutes., Spoon about 1/2 cup of filling off-center on each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BLACK BEAN AND VEGETABLE BURRITOS
An easy Black Bean and Vegetable Burritos recipe
Categories Sandwich Bean Tomato Vegetable Vegetarian Quick & Easy Healthy Jalapeño Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in foil. Warm in oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine onion and oil in large nonstick skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until onion is golden, about 6 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder; stir 20 seconds. Add bell pepper, corn and carrot; sauté until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and jalapeño; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. remove from heat.
- Place warm tortillas on work surface. Spoon filling down center, dividing equally. Top each with 2 tablespoons cheese, then 1 tablespoon each of sour cream and cilantro. Fold sides of tortillas over filling, forming packages. Turn each package, seam side down, onto plate.
BLACK BEAN BURRITOS
Our easy black bean burritos are nutritious and full of smoky chipotle flavour. These energy-boosting Mexican wraps are perfect fitness fodder.
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 1h20m
Yield Serves 4 as a meal with extra for snacking
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put the rice in a medium saucepan with 600ml cold water and a pinch of salt if you like. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down low, cover and gently simmer for about 20 mins until all the water has been absorbed. Turn off the heat and leave for another 10 mins undisturbed. Stir the rice and add the coriander and lime juice.
- For the black beans, heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the garlic, chipotle, cumin, sugar and vinegar, and cook everything for 1 min. Tip in the beans and tomatoes, give everything a stir and simmer, uncovered, for 20 mins until thickened.
- For the salsa and guacamole, mix the tomatoes with the onion, coriander, lime juice and seasoning. Tip half the salsa into another bowl and mash the avocados into it to make guacamole. Wrap everything up together in warmed wholemeal tortillas topped with natural yogurt, lime juice and grated cheese, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 85 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS
An easy and expandable burrito base. Add bacon, avocado, pico de gallo, or whatever you wish. Sprinkle each burrito with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, lettuce, and sour cream. Wrap, eat, and be happy.
Provided by Bobikel
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot butter until onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Melt 1 more tablespoon butter with onions and garlic; stir chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, and nutmeg into mixture. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Stir black beans and tomato sauce into contents of skillet; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir cilantro into the sauce, and let cilantro wilt, about 5 more minutes.
- Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup cooked rice and 1/3 cup bean mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 894.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
BLACK BEAN CHICKEN BURRITOS
I try to hide as many veggies as possible in these burritos. Another way I bump up the nutrition level is by using thinly sliced cabbage instead of regular iceberg lettuce. The filling freezes well, so double the recipe! -Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 4-6 minutes; drain and remove from skillet., In the same skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Add jalapeno pepper and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in beans, tomatoes, corn, seasonings and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Serve in tortillas, with optional toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEAN BURRITOS
I always have the ingredients for this cheesy bean burrito recipe on hand. Cooking the rice and shredding the cheese the night before save precious minutes at dinnertime. -Beth Osborne Skinner, Bristol, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine beans, salsa, rice and 1 cup cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla. Fold the sides and ends over filling and roll up. , Arrange burritos in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover and bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, topped with lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your burritos.
- Don't overcook the black beans. They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
- Use a variety of fillings. This will make your burritos more interesting and flavorful.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make black bean burritos, so feel free to get creative and try new things.
- Make sure to wrap your burritos tightly. This will help them stay together and prevent the fillings from falling out.
Conclusion:
Black bean burritos are a delicious, easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover black beans. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious black bean burrito on the table in no time.
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