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15 Minute Black Bean and Spinach Burritos Recipe

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Quick and delicious 15 Minute Black Bean and Spinach Burritos packed with wholesome ingredients like black beans, spinach, corn, and melted cheese. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal that comes together fast using simple sauteing and microwave-steamed tortillas.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups black beans (or 1 can drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups corn (or 1 can drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups spinach (packed, approximately 2–3 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups finely shredded cheese (cheddar, or pepper jack, monterey jack, or a mixture of any)

Burritos

  • 2 large flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  2. Add Spinach: Quickly chop the spinach and add it to the pan. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  3. Add Beans and Corn: Stir in black beans and corn. Continue to sauté for 5-6 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and mixture to heat through.
  4. Season and Melt Cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add paprika, cumin, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to the mixture and stir well. Then sprinkle shredded cheese over the filling and stir to combine until the cheese melts into the mixture.
  5. Warm Tortillas: Place the flour tortillas on a plate. Dampen a paper towel and cover each tortilla. Microwave for 20 seconds to steam and soften them for easier rolling.
  6. Assemble Burritos: Lay one warmed tortilla flat on a plate or cutting board. Spoon two to three large scoops of the filling into the center of the tortilla.
  7. Wrap Burritos: Fold each side of the tortilla over the filling toward the center. Then fold the bottom edge up over the filling and tuck it under securely. Roll the tortilla tightly to complete the burrito, ensuring the sides stay folded in to prevent filling from spilling out.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve your burritos with your favorite condiments such as hot sauce, lime juice, or salsa verde for added flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute black beans and corn with fresh or frozen varieties if preferred.
  • Feel free to experiment with cheese varieties for different flavor profiles.
  • Warming tortillas prevents them from cracking when wrapped.
  • This recipe is easily doubled to serve more people.
  • Leftover burrito filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated.

Keywords: black bean burrito, spinach burrito, quick vegetarian meal, easy burrito recipe, 15-minute dinner, Mexican-inspired, healthy burrito

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