For as long as I can remember, I have always had an aversion to meat. Am I opposed to meat? Not at all. But sometimes I just want a big veggie-full dinner. I grew up in a family of carnivores and my husband’s family were beef farmers. They consider veggies a side dish, not the main event.
I did some research and fell upon a book called recipe page for different meal ideas.
Vegan Black Bean Burritos
This fast, tasty, adaptable, and more importantly easy recipe is definitely one to add to your rotation
Servings 6
Ingredients
Bean Filling
- 540 mL Black Beans (1 can)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic (more or less depending on your taste)
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Ingredients
- Tortillas
- Tomatoes diced
- Cilantro (chopped) (preference)
- ½ Cucumber (chopped)
- Shredded Lettuce/Spinach/Kale
- Avocado (sliced)
- Pickled Red Onion (see recipe below)
- ½ Cup Grated cheese (vegan or non-vegan) (optional)
- drizzle of ranch dressing (optional)
- salsa (optional)
- Siracha (optional)
Instructions
The Bean Filling
- Heat the olive oil on medium head in the sauce pan
- Add all of the Bean Filling ingredients (except for the beans). Simmer until the garlic is soft and the spices are aromatic.
- Add the beans. Toss and coat with the spices for a few minutes.
- Remove from heat. Puree the beans and spices in a food processor or blend until smooth. You can also mash by hand.
- Add the mixture back into the pan and heat on low (covered) until you are ready to serve.
Assembling the Burritos
- You can heat the tortillas if you wish.
- Spread the mixture on the bottom of the burrito. Top with your ingredients. Wrap the tortila (tucking in both ends or leaving one end open).
Pickled Red Onion
- (thinly sliced red onion marinated in ½ cup of vinegar, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, ½ water) Marinate for at least 1 day.
Emily
I am a mom x2 with two amazing boys and two pairs of beautiful angel wings. I have been inspired to write about my story, my experience, and how I have learned to live and parent after loss.
