Description
A flavorful and nutritious Bean and Rice Burrito recipe that combines perfectly cooked brown rice with seasoned black beans, fresh lime, cilantro, and creamy avocado wrapped in warm tortillas. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, offering a satisfying and wholesome vegetarian option that is both delicious and customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice
- 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Beans and Sauté
- 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 Brown Rice: Prepare the brown rice according to the package instructions, which typically takes around 40 minutes. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro to infuse the rice with bright, fresh flavors.
- Sauté Onion and Cook Beans: Heat the extra-virgin 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. Add the drained black beans, water, and taco seasoning, then cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the beans to heat through thoroughly.
- Assemble the Burritos: Warm the tortillas slightly to make them more pliable. Spoon the lime and cilantro rice onto each tortilla, followed by a generous amount of the seasoned black beans. Add salsa and diced avocado on top to enhance flavor and creaminess.
- Wrap and Serve: Carefully wrap the tortillas into burritos by folding in the sides and rolling tightly from one end to the other. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can use any type of rice you prefer, including cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Gluten-free or grain-free tortilla shells can be substituted. Just warm them up before assembling to improve pliability.
- Customize your burritos by adding toppings such as cashew cream or vegan avocado crema to enhance flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
