Description
Quick and satisfying black bean and spinach burritos that are simple, nutritious, and versatile, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 1 ½ cups black beans (or 1 can drained)
- 1 ½ cups corn (or 1 can drained)
- 1 ½ cups spinach (packed, approximately 2–3 oz)
- 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups finely shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, Monterey Jack, or a mixture)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Quickly chop the spinach and add it to the pan, sautéing another 1-2 minutes until it wilts slightly.
- Stir in black beans and corn, continuing to sauté for another 5-6 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add paprika, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Sprinkle cheese on top, stirring to combine until the cheese melts into the mix.
- While the filling cooks, place flour tortillas on a plate. Dampen a paper towel and place it on top of each tortilla. Microwave for 20 seconds to steam and soften.
- Put one tortilla on another plate or cutting board. Add two to three large scoops of filling to the center.
- Fold each side of the tortilla over the filling towards the center. Bring the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling and tuck it under snugly.
- Keeping the sides folded, gently roll the burrito tightly, securing it all in place.
- Serve with your choice of hot sauce, lime juice, salsa verde, or any favorite condiment.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with additional vegetables or seasonings for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 401
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: burritos, black beans, spinach, quick meals, vegetarian
