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Vegetarian Burrito

URL: https://www.wellplated.com/veggie-burrito/

Ingredients

The filling

  • 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 medium lime (zest and juice)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper cored and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper cored and diced
  • 1 small bunch green onions (chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small zucchini (trimmed and diced)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 6 whole wheat tortillas 8-inch size
  • 2 medium ripe avocados (sliced)

Optional toppings

  • to taste nonfat Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • to taste additional lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat the rice and mix in lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Sauté bell peppers and half of the green onions with salt and pepper until crisp-tender.
  3. Add zucchini, cumin, and chipotle chili powder, continuing to sauté until tender.
  4. Mix in black beans, salsa, and garlic, mashing the beans slightly as they heat.
  5. Stir in feta and remaining green onions.
  6. Fill tortillas with rice and bean filling, adding avocado slices, then roll tightly.
  7. Crisp the burritos in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side.
  8. Slice in half and serve hot with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4 large burritos
Calories
331
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
37g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
17mg

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