Hearty Vegetarian Burritos (Print Version)

Satisfying vegetarian burritos with mushrooms, black beans, corn, and melted cheese in soft 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 tablespoons 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 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
02 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Stir in the sliced mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the mushrooms are golden and peppers are tender.
04 - Add corn, black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
06 - Warm the flour 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 tightly 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is blissfully minimal even on a weeknight.
  • The filling is hearty enough that you forget theres no meat, and the smoky spices make it taste like you tried way harder than you did.
  • You can wrap these up in the morning and reheat them later, which has saved me more rushed lunches than I can count.
02 -
  • Dont rush the mushrooms, if you stir them too often they release moisture and steam instead of browning, which makes them rubbery instead of tender and golden.
  • Always warm your tortillas before filling them, cold tortillas crack and tear the second you try to fold them, and it ruins the whole thing.
  • If your filling looks wet, let it cook an extra minute or two uncovered so the liquid evaporates, nobody wants a soggy burrito.
03 -
  • Press down gently on the burritos with a spatula when crisping them in the skillet, it helps them hold their shape and get evenly golden.
  • If youre making these ahead, wrap them in parchment paper first, then foil, it keeps them from sticking and makes reheating easier.
  • Save a little cheese to sprinkle on top right before serving, it looks more generous and melts beautifully over the warm burrito.
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