Veggie Burrito
A vegetarian burrito loaded with rice, beans, sautéed vegetables, cheese, salsa, and guacamole. The plant-based version of beef burrito that's equally satisfying. The combination of beans + rice provides complete protein.
Prep Time
14 min
Cook Time
22 min
Servings
2
Calories
247 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Rice¾ cups
- Beans½ cup
- Tortilla1
- Lettuce1 cups
- Tomato1 medium
- Onion½ medium
- Mayonnaise1 ½ tbsp
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Rice0.75 cups
- Beans0.5 cup
- Tortilla1
- Lettuce1 cups
- Tomato1 medium
- Onion0.5 medium
- Mayonnaise1.5 tbsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Cook 1 cup of long-grain white rice with 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro after cooking for cilantro-lime rice.
- 2
Sauté 1 sliced bell pepper, 1 sliced onion in 2 tablespoons oil over high heat for 4 minutes until charred. Season with 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt.
- 3
Warm 1 can of black beans with 1 minced garlic clove, ½ teaspoon cumin, salt. Don't fully drain — some liquid keeps them moist.
- 4
Make a quick guacamole: mash 1 avocado with juice of half a lime, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, cilantro.
- 5
Warm 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side.
- 6
Build each burrito: rice (½ cup), beans (¼ cup), sautéed vegetables (¼ cup), shredded cheese (¼ cup), salsa, guacamole, sour cream, fresh cilantro. Fold sides in, roll tightly. Optional: toast in dry pan 30 seconds per side to crisp.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Char the vegetables. The 4-minute high-heat sauté creates depth.
- 2.Beans + rice = complete protein. Together they provide all essential amino acids.
- 3.Warm tortillas. Cold ones crack.
- 4.Don't overfill.
🔬 Why It Works
Vegetarian burritos succeed because beans + rice form a complete protein. The sautéed vegetables add warmth and depth (vs raw, which would be bland). Cheese provides richness; salsa and guacamole provide brightness; sour cream provides creaminess. The combination is greater than the parts — a vegetable burrito that doesn't feel like 'meat burrito minus meat.'
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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