Description
This Bean and Rice Burrito recipe is a nutritious and flavorful meal featuring brown rice, black beans, and fresh ingredients wrapped in a warm tortilla. It’s a quick and easy vegetarian dish packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant tastes from lime, cilantro, and avocado, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Fresh Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice uncooked
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Bean Mixture
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained
- ¼ cup water
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Assembly
- 4 tortillas
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Prepare the brown rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the freshly squeezed lime juice and chopped cilantro to infuse bright flavors.
- Sauté the Onion: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Prepare the Bean Mixture: To the skillet with sautéed onions, add the drained black beans, ¼ cup water, and taco seasoning. Cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors and heat through.
- Warm Tortillas and Assemble Burritos: Slightly warm the tortillas to make them pliable. Spoon the lime and cilantro infused rice, followed by the seasoned black bean mixture onto each tortilla.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Top each burrito with salsa and diced avocado. Wrap the tortillas tightly into burritos and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the brown rice with your choice of rice or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Use gluten-free or grain-free tortilla shells if preferred; warming them up makes them easier to roll.
- Enhance the burritos with additional toppings such as cashew cream, vegan avocado crema, or your favorite sauces for extra creaminess and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
