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Vegetarian Burrito – Brown Rice, Black Beans & Avocado - A Filling, Flavor-Packed Favorite

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch, burrito-size)
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice (or 3 cups cooked)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • 1/2 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a dairy-free alternative (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the brown rice. Rinse the rice, then cook according to package directions. Fluff with a fork, season with a pinch of salt, and set aside.
  2. Sauté the veggies. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, a pinch of salt, and cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Season and heat the beans and corn. Stir in black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook 2–3 minutes until warmed through. Adjust salt and pepper.
  4. Warm the tortillas. Heat each tortilla in a dry skillet for 15–20 seconds per side until pliable, or wrap them in a damp towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
  5. Set up your assembly line. Arrange rice, bean mixture, avocado, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and cilantro so you can build quickly.
  6. Assemble. Lay a tortilla flat. Add a base of rice, a generous scoop of beans and corn, a few avocado slices, a spoon of salsa, and any cheese or lettuce. Squeeze a wedge of lime over the filling.
  7. Roll it up. Fold the sides in, then roll from the bottom up, keeping the filling snug. If you like it crisp, place the burrito seam-side down in a warm skillet for 1–2 minutes to seal and lightly toast.
  8. Serve. Slice in half if you want and add extra salsa or hot sauce on the side.