Vegan Black Bean Burritos
This fast, tasty, adaptable, and more importantly easy recipe is definitely one to add to your rotation
Cuisine vegan, vegetarian Keyword black beans, easy, fast, healthy, vegan, vegetarian, weeknight meals
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 5 minutes minutes Total Time 20 minutes minutes
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)
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.
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.