Super Easy Everyday Vegan Burrito Recipe
This Super Easy Everyday Vegan Burrito is a delicious and nutritious plant-based meal that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, hearty vegetarian refried beans, fresh veggies, and creamy guacamole wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, this burrito is flavorful, satisfying, and effortless to prepare. It’s ideal for those following a vegan diet or anyone looking for a wholesome, meat-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 burrito 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Fillings
- ¼ cup vegetarian refried beans (heated)
- ½ cup cooked quinoa (preferably quick-cook quinoa)
- Tomatoes, diced, to taste
- Canned corn, drained, to taste
- Onion, diced, to taste
- Guacamole or sliced avocado, to taste
- Purple cabbage, shredded
- Cilantro, roughly chopped, to taste
Wrap
- 1 large burrito-sized flour tortilla
To Serve
- Hot sauce or salsa, as desired
Instructions
- Warm the Tortilla: Heat a pan over medium heat and warm your burrito-sized flour tortilla on both sides for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Burrito: Lay the warmed tortilla flat on a plate. Spread a layer of the heated vegetarian refried beans evenly across the center of the tortilla. Then layer on the cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, drained corn, diced onion, guacamole or sliced avocado, shredded purple cabbage, and chopped cilantro. Make sure not to overfill to allow for easy wrapping.
- Wrap the Burrito: Fold both ends of the tortilla inwards over the fillings, then tightly roll from one side until you have a compact burrito that holds together well. This technique prevents the fillings from spilling out.
- Brown the Burrito: Place the wrapped burrito seam side down onto the warm pan over medium heat. Cook until the underside begins to lightly brown and crisp, then carefully flip it over to brown the other side as well. This should take 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the burrito from the pan and serve it hot alongside your favorite salsa or hot sauce for added flavor and a bit of heat. Enjoy your wholesome vegan burrito!
Notes
- Make sure not to overfill the tortilla to ensure easy wrapping and to prevent the burrito from falling apart.
- You can substitute the quinoa with cooked rice or any grain of choice if preferred.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce inside the burrito before wrapping.
- The tortilla can be warmed in the microwave for about 15 seconds if short on time, but pan warming gives a better texture.
- Store any leftover fillings separately and assemble burritos fresh when ready to eat for best results.
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