Hearty Flavorful Vegetarian Burritos (Printable)

Satisfying vegetarian burritos with mushrooms, black beans, corn, and cheese wrapped in soft flour 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 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Beans & 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 & Seasonings

10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
16 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Optional Toppings

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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal.
  • The combination of smoky spices and lime juice creates layers of flavor that make you forget there is no meat involved.
  • You can have these on the table in under an hour, even on your busiest weeknights.
  • They are endlessly customizable, so picky eaters and adventurous ones can both be happy.
02 -
  • Do not skip warming the tortillas, cold tortillas will crack and split the moment you try to fold them.
  • Let the mushrooms cook undisturbed for a minute or two at a time so they can develop a golden crust instead of just steaming.
  • Taste the filling before you assemble, beans absorb a lot of flavor and sometimes need an extra pinch of salt or squeeze of lime.
03 -
  • If your skillet is not large enough, cook the vegetables in batches so they brown instead of steam.
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded, it melts smoother and tastes fresher.
  • A cast iron skillet works best for getting that crispy exterior if you choose to grill the burritos at the end.
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