Delicious Black Bean Burritos
These black bean burritos combine seasoned beans, fluffy rice, cheese, and fresh toppings.Cumin, chili powder, garlic, and lime create a delicious savory filling.Warm flour tortillas make the burritos soft and easy to fold.Cheese melts into the hot filling for extra richness and flavor.Fresh salsa, avocado, and cilantro add brightness and texture.They are perfect for family dinners, meal prep, lunch, or meatless Mondays.
Ingredients
For the Black Bean Filling
- 2 cans black beans, 15 ounces each, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
For the Burritos
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the canned black beans.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the black beans, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the water or vegetable broth and stir well.
- Don't mash everything. Keeping some whole beans creates a delicious combination of creamy and chunky textures.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in fresh lime juice.
- Warm each flour tortilla in a dry skillet for approximately 10–15 seconds per side.
- Warm tortillas are much easier to fold without cracking.
- Place one tortilla on a clean surface.
- Then fold the bottom edge over the filling and roll tightly upward until the burrito is completely enclosed.
- For a delicious crisp exterior, place the burritos seam-side down in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
- Cut the burritos in half and serve immediately with extra salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce excess sodium.
- Don't overfill the tortillas because they may tear when rolled.
- Warm tortillas before assembling for easier folding.
- Use freshly cooked rice or thoroughly reheated rice.
- Lightly mashing some beans creates a creamier filling.
- Fresh lime juice balances the savory spices beautifully.
- Toasting the burritos is optional but adds wonderful texture.
- Add toppings just before serving for the freshest flavor.