Description
This Bean and Rice Burrito recipe combines wholesome brown rice, seasoned black beans, fresh lime, cilantro, and creamy avocado wrapped in warm tortillas. It’s a quick, nutritious, and flavorful vegetarian meal perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Beans
- 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
- ¼ cup water
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Burrito 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 add brightness and flavor.
- Sauté the Onions and Prepare Beans: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent. Then add the drained black beans, water, and taco seasoning. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the beans to heat through.
- Warm the Tortillas: Slightly warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave to make them pliable and easier to wrap.
- Assemble the Burritos: Spoon the lime-cilantro rice mixture and the seasoned beans onto each warm tortilla. Top each with salsa and diced avocado for added freshness and creaminess.
- Wrap and Serve: Fold the tortillas into burritos and serve immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- Use any rice you prefer, including cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Gluten-free or grain-free tortillas can be used; warming them first will make them more pliable.
- Top the burritos with extras like cashew cream, vegan avocado crema, or your favorite burrito toppings for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
