A Bean and Rice Burrito Is Great With Fixings (2024)

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Jolinda Hackett

Jolinda Hackett has written five books about plant-based cooking and has developed hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes.

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Updated on 03/5/24

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Danielle Centoni

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Prep: 12 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Total: 24 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Yield: 4 burritos

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Quick and easy, vegan bean and rice burritos are a perfectvegetarian dinner idea.This basic recipe includes plenty of Mexican spices, is a great way to use up leftover rice, and can be customized to whatever you have on hand.

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Secrets Revealed

The secret to this delicious burrito is cilantro-lime rice. Many restaurants rely on it for vegetarian burritos as well, and it's as simple as mixing chopped cilantro and lime juice into cooked rice. You'll gently heat the rice, then wrap it into a burrito with sautéed onion, garlic, black or pinto beans, hot sauce, and a few spices. Add extra toppings such as non-dairy sour cream, homemade guacamole, salsa, and black olives if you like.

Party Hardy

This recipe is easy to scale up for a party, or you can use the recipe as is and use smaller tortillas for more burritos. If serving a crowd, keep the tortillas warm in a tortilla warmer. Have fun, get creative with the toppings, and let your family or friends assemble their own burritos. Remember to have lots of napkins on hand!

It's a Wrap!

These burritos are so filling that they're almost a complete and balanced meal on their own. If you'd like a side dish, consider elote (Mexican street corn), refried bean taquitos, or simply slice up an avocado and serve it on top of any fillings that didn't fit in the tortillas.

Are Vegetarian Burritos Healthy?

Generally, vegetarian burritos are pretty healthy because they're filled with beans, rice, and veggies. The nutritional value is going to depend on the ingredients you add. One that will up the calorie count is sour cream, and there's little difference between store-bought dairy and vegan versions. A homemade vegan sour cream is a good alternative.

Tips for the Ultimate Vegetarian Burrito

Warm tortillas are much easier to fold and taste so much better. You can microwave them under a damp paper towel for 15 seconds, place them on a griddle over low heat, or wrap them in foil and bake for about 15 minutes at 350 F.
Prepare the tortillas ahead and keep them warm in a tortilla warmer until you're ready to serve.
Keep your fillings 3to 4inches wide and about 8 inches long. If you add more, your veggie burrito may not close properly.
Let the burritos sit for a couple of minutes so the tortillas mold to the filling.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO MAKE THESE BURRITOS

Microwave-Safe Bowls

A Great Skillet

A Tortilla Warmer

"This recipe offers twists that elevate the ordinary vegetarian burrito into something exciting. Onions, garlic and spices transform canned black beans, while lime juice and cilantro add brightness to the rice. These twists added tons of flavor. We added leftover sauteed peppers, cheese and salsa, and the results put our usual burrito joint to shame." —Danielle Centoni

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 medium limes, juiced
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, or pinto beans, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
Fine salt, to taste, optional
4 (10-inch) tortillas

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, toss together 2 cups cooked rice, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of lime from 2 medium limes, juiced. Heat in the microwave or on the stove just until hot, and give it a quick stir.
In a large skillet, sauté 1/2 medium diced onion in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil orolive oil until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add 3 to 4 medium cloves minced garlic, and cook 1 minute more.
Reduce theheat to medium-low, add 1 (15-ounce) can black beans or pinto beans, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste, stirring to combine. You can add fine salt, to taste, if you'd like, but you shouldn't need too much with all the other seasonings.Allow the beans to cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Divide the cilantro-limerice and the black bean mixture onto 4 (10-inch) tortillas, lightly warmed, and add any additional toppings you want.
To wrap the burritos, fold the short ends in, then fold one long side over the filling and gently push to ensure the fold is tight before rolling up the remainder of the burrito.
Cut in half, and serve immediately.

Feeling Adventurous? Try This:

Clean out the fridge by adding this or that to the burrito. Switching out ingredients is part of the fun of this dish.
Add salsa or pico de gallo, or use either to replace the hot sauce.
Spice up the burrito with canned green chiles or fresh or jarred jalapeño slices.
Toss 1/2 cup of corn or chopped bell pepper into the skillet when sautéing the vegetables.
Fold in sliced avocado or a dollop of guacamole into the burrito.
Add a chopped tomato or canned spicy, chunky tomatoes (drain it first).
Shred vegan cheese and sprinkle it on the filling before folding.
Shredded lettuce (although not common in a burrito) gives it an extra crunch.
For a little extra protein, add a scrambled egg or some leftover tofu scramble.

How to Store and Reheat

Wrap any leftover burritos tightly in plastic and refrigerate. Use within 2 days. To rewarm, remove the plastic and microwave on medium-low in short bursts in a microwave-safe dish until warmed through.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
413	Calories
8g	Fat
73g	Carbs
14g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	413
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 704mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 73g	27%
Dietary Fiber 10g	37%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 15mg	74%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 554mg	12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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