Hearty Vegetarian Burritos with Mushrooms (Printable Version)

Hearty vegetarian burritos with sautéed mushrooms, black beans, corn, and melted cheese in soft tortillas.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 9 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Beans & Fillings

07 - 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
09 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Optional Toppings

17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - 1/2 cup salsa
19 - 1/4 cup sour cream

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Stir in the mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the mushrooms are golden and the peppers are tender.
04 - Add corn, black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
06 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and easy to fold.
07 - Spoon an equal portion of the vegetable-bean mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
08 - Top with sliced avocado, salsa, and sour cream as desired.
09 - Fold the sides over and roll up each tortilla tightly to form a burrito.
10 - Serve immediately, or grill the burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes for a crispier exterior.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet and comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The lime juice at the end brightens the whole filling in a way that feels like a little kitchen secret.
  • These burritos taste just as good the next day wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven.
02 -
  • Do not skip rinsing the black beans or the filling will turn watery and lose its texture.
  • Warming the tortillas is not optional, cold tortillas will tear and ruin the whole assembly process.
  • If the filling seems dry, a splash of water or vegetable broth while cooking will loosen it up without making it soupy.
03 -
  • Grill the assembled burritos seam side down in a hot dry skillet for a crispy golden exterior that holds everything together.
  • If you are meal prepping, keep the filling and tortillas separate until you are ready to eat so the tortillas stay soft.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving makes even day old filling taste bright and just made.
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