Description
This Bean and Rice Burrito recipe is a wholesome and flavorful meal featuring seasoned black beans, fluffy brown rice, fresh lime and cilantro, all wrapped in warm tortillas with salsa and creamy avocado. Perfect for a quick, nutritious, and satisfying lunch or dinner, it combines simple ingredients for a delicious vegetarian burrito that can easily be customized to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Flavorings
- 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 it with a fork and stir in the freshly squeezed lime juice and chopped cilantro for a bright, fresh flavor infusion.
- Sauté the Onion: In a skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes or until softened and slightly translucent, which brings out its natural sweetness.
- Cook the Beans: Add the drained black beans, water, and taco seasoning to the skillet with the onions. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the beans to heat through.
- Warm the Tortillas: Slightly warm the tortillas to make them pliable and easier to fold without tearing. This can be done on a dry skillet over low heat or wrapped in foil and heated in an oven or microwave.
- Assemble the Burritos: Spoon a generous portion of the lime and cilantro rice onto each tortilla, top with the seasoned black bean mixture, then add salsa and diced avocado for creaminess and extra flavor.
- Wrap and Serve: Carefully fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling and roll tightly to form a burrito. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute the brown rice with any rice of your choice, including cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Use gluten-free or grain-free tortillas to make this recipe suitable for specific dietary needs; warming them first improves pliability.
- Customize your burrito with additional toppings such as cashew cream or vegan avocado crema for extra richness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
