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Vegetarian Burrito Recipe
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Vegetarian Burrito Recipe

Discover a Vegetarian Burrito recipe for delicious lunch brimming with nutritious beans, vibrant veggies, and zesty spices. A delightful fusion of flavors, perfect for a healthy, satisfying mealtime indulgence. Let's prepare the ingredients quickly and easily as follows!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 478kcal

Ingredients

Vegetarian Burrito ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 large whole wheat tortillas

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables

  • In a large skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
  • Add red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, and corn. Cook until vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
  • Stir in black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Make the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Assemble the Burritos

  • Warm the tortillas slightly in a dry pan to make them pliable.
  • Lay out each tortilla and spoon a portion of the vegetable and bean mixture in the center.
  • Top with cooked brown rice, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and cherry tomatoes.

Drizzle with Sauce

  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the filling, then spoon the yogurt sauce on top.

Fold and Serve

  • Fold in the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly to form a burrito.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Slice the burritos in half diagonally for a beautiful presentation.
  • Serve immediately, with extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Feel free to customize your veggie burrito with a variety of add-ons like shredded cheese, salsa, or pickled jalapeños for added flavor. Check out the easy vegetarian burrito recipe to enjoy your delicious, fresh and flavorful burrito!