Best 11 Quick Black Bean Burritos Recipes

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In this fast-paced world, quick and easy meals are highly sought after, and "quick black bean burritos" fit the bill perfectly. They offer a burst of flavors, a delightful combination of textures, and a hearty, satisfying meal, all wrapped up in a portable package. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will take you on a culinary journey, exploring various recipes and techniques to create the tastiest and most convenient quick black bean burritos that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEAN BURRITOS



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My neighbor and I discovered these delicious low-fat burritos a few years ago. On nights my husband or I have a meeting, we can have a satisfying supper on the table in minutes. -Angela Studebaker, Goshen, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded lettuce
Optional toppings: Salsa, sour cream, minced fresh cilantro and cubed avocado

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and green pepper until tender. Stir in beans; heat through. , Spoon about 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture off center on each tortilla. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and lettuce. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK AND EASY VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN BURRITOS



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Provided by Tara Ziegmont

Categories     Gluten-free     Main Course     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 can black beans (rinsed and drained, 16 oz.)
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1/2 cup Black olives (chopped)
1 small can diced green chili peppers
1/2 cup Roasted Garlic Rice Vinegar
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced with a garlic press)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
8 burrito-sized whole wheat tortillas
salsa
ranch dressing (or sour cream or Greek yogurt)
guacamole
2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded cheddar or Mexican blend)
2 cups Feta cheese (optional (you have to try this in your burritos at least once; it's an amazing addition))

Steps:

  • Mash the black beans slightly with a fork.
  • Add them to a microwave-safe bowl along with the corn, rice, onions, peppers, and black olives.
  • In a separate bowl, combine rice vinegar, oil, chiles, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and hot pepper sauce; whisk together until well blended.
  • Add to bean mixture; stir to coat and microwave for 3-5 minutes or until hot throughout.
  • Add cilantro to the hot bean mixture; toss gently.
  • Place a tablespoon or so of salsa in the middle of a tortilla and top with ranch dressing or sour cream. Use a spoon to spread them out a bit.
  • To make burritos you can pick up and eat, spoon about 1/3 cup of bean mixture into the center of a tortilla. To make burritos that you eat with a fork, spoon about 1/2 cup of bean mixture into the tortilla.
  • Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese and feta, roll up, and serve.

SUPER EASY BLACK BEAN BURRITOS



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I use the minute rice brown rice cups you can prepare in the microwave. They make these burritos even easier! As for the toppings, you can really add anything you'd like, these are just my suggestions!

Provided by JamesyLynn

Categories     Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed well
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup cooked brown rice
4 flour tortillas, burrito size
1 cup lettuce
1 tomatoes, diced
1 avocado, diced or mashed

Steps:

  • Combine the black beans, salsa, and the rice in a saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • In an ungreased skillet (or microwave), heat a tortilla until warm.
  • Spread a line of the bean mixture down the center.
  • Top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and more salsa if desired.
  • Roll up and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 393.9, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 12.3

DELICIOUS BLACK BEAN BURRITOS



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These burritos are soooo good, you'll want to have them every night.

Provided by Alison

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
3 ounces cream cheese
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
  • Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos in skillet, cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour beans into skillet, cook 3 minutes stirring.
  • Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with salt. Cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir cilantro into mixture.
  • Spoon mixture evenly down center of warmed tortilla and roll tortillas up. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.2 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1802.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

QUICK BLACK BEAN BURRITOS



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My husband and I took a batch of these burritos to friends of ours who moved into a new home. It's a quick and easy recipe everyone enjoys.-Emily Miller, Massillon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 16 burritos.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
16 corn or flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches)
2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream and sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add beans and salsa; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Warm the tortillas; spoon 1/4 cup of the beef mixture off-center on each. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with sour cream and olives if desired. Fold the sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS



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An easy and expandable burrito base. Add bacon, avocado, pico de gallo, or whatever you wish. Sprinkle each burrito with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, lettuce, and sour cream. Wrap, eat, and be happy.

Provided by Bobikel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
½ sweet yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 large flour tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot butter until onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Melt 1 more tablespoon butter with onions and garlic; stir chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, and nutmeg into mixture. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir black beans and tomato sauce into contents of skillet; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir cilantro into the sauce, and let cilantro wilt, about 5 more minutes.
  • Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup cooked rice and 1/3 cup bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 894.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BEAN BURRITOS



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I always have the ingredients for this cheesy bean burrito recipe on hand. Cooking the rice and shredding the cheese the night before save precious minutes at dinnertime. -Beth Osborne Skinner, Bristol, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 cup salsa
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Shredded lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine beans, salsa, rice and 1 cup cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla. Fold the sides and ends over filling and roll up. , Arrange burritos in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover and bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, topped with lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

QUICK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS



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These hearty and zippy burritos can be whipped up in a jiffy. -Kimberly Hardison, Maitland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup salsa
Optional toppings: Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chili powder, cumin and pepper flakes until combined. Add beans and rice; cook and stir until heated through, 4-6 minutes., Spoon about 1/2 cup of filling off-center on each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

QUICK 'N' EASY BEEF & BEAN BURRITOS



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These are a weeknight favorite of our family's and they are made from ingredients I always have on hand! I can have dinner on the table in 40 minutes from start to finish and everyone always cleans their plates!

Provided by AprilShowers

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 6 burritos, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas (fajita size, about 6-inch)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat a tablespoon or so of Olive Oil in skillet and add garlic and onion. Saute for a minute or two.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned; Drain.
  • Stir in seasonings and tomato sauce over medium heat; Add refried beans and mix thoroughly.
  • Generously spoon beef and bean mixture into floured tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, roll up and place seam side down in a lightly greased 8" x 8" square casserole dish.
  • Spread any remaining filling on top and bake in oven for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top a few minutes prior to removing from oven or immediately after removing from oven.
  • Serve with sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, etc.

QUICK SWEET POTATO, MUSHROOM, AND BLACK BEAN BURRITO



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This hearty burrito comes together in just 22 minutes but is still full of flavor. The spicy green rice and robust vegetables provide a delicious, substantial vegetarian meal you can take on the go.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Vegetarian     Burrito     Sweet Potato/Yam     Mushroom     Bean     Lunch     22-Minute Meals

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup quick-cooking white rice
2/3 cup Mexican salsa verde, divided
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium (about 8 ounces) sweet potato, grated
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 (16-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
5 ounces baby spinach
1 lime, halved
4 (12") flour tortillas
1/3 cup sour cream
3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and stir in 1/3 cup salsa and 2 Tbsp. cilantro.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high in a large nonstick skillet. Add sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. cumin, and 1/4 tsp. cayenne, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in another large skillet, add mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until mushrooms begin to brown and release moisture, about 3 minutes. Add onion and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. cumin, and 1/4 tsp. cayenne; cook, stirring, until mushrooms and onions are tender and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in beans and spinach; cook until warm, about 1 minute more. Transfer mushroom mixture to bowl with sweet potatoes, squeeze half of the lime over, and stir to combine.
  • Place tortillas on a plate and cover with a damp towel. Microwave until warm, about 1 minute. Mix sour cream and remaining 1/3 cup salsa verde and 2 Tbsp. cilantro in a small bowl.
  • Place warm tortillas on a work surface. Place 3 tbsp. cheese in the center of each tortilla, then top with 1 cup potato mixture and 1/4 cup rice. Divide avocado among tortillas and top each with 2 tbsp. sour cream sauce. Fold 2 sides of tortilla over filling, then roll up tortilla to enclose filling. Place burrito seam side down onto a plate and cut in half, if desired. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cut remaining lime half into wedges and serve alongside.

QUICK & EASY BEAN BURRITO CASSEROLE



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I got these from Razzle Dazzle Recipes and they are delicious and fairly low fat. I modified a few ingredients to suit our tastes and you can serve them with whatever garnish you like.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 12 Burritos, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans black beans or 2 (14 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained (or mix if you like)
1 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 dash chili powder (optional)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
12 7-inch flour tortillas or 12 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed
1 1/2 cups grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat monterey jack cheese
low-fat sour cream (to garnish)
green onion, choppped (to garnish)
salsa (to garnish)

Steps:

  • To make the filling:.
  • In a large heavy skillet cook the onion and the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the beans, and mash about half of them coarse with a potato masher.
  • Add the tomato sauce, the cumin, the chilies, chili powder, and salt and black pepper to taste, simmer the mixture, stirring, for 5-7 minutes, or until it is slightly thickened.
  • Working with 1 warmed tortilla at a time (keep the others covered while working with each) spread about 3 tablespoons of the filling down the center of each tortilla.
  • Working from the sides fold in the ends and then roll the tortillas enclosing the filling.
  • Arrange the burritos, seam sides down, in one layer in a baking dish, sprinkle them with the Monterey Jack, and bake them, covered with foil, in the middle of a preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with green onions and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 803.7, Carbohydrate 76.6, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 17.5

Tips:

  • Use canned black beans: Canned black beans are a convenient and affordable option for this recipe. Just be sure to rinse and drain them before using.
  • Don't overcook the beans: The beans should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. Overcooked beans will make the burritos soggy.
  • Add your favorite toppings: Feel free to add any of your favorite toppings to these burritos, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or shredded cheese.
  • Make them ahead of time: These burritos can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Experiment with different fillings: You can also use other fillings in these burritos, such as chicken, beef, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Black bean burritos are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover black beans. With these tips, you can make the best black bean burritos that your family and friends will love.

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