15 Minute Black Bean and Spinach Burritos Recipe
This quick and delicious 15 Minute Black Bean and Spinach Burrito recipe offers a flavorful vegetarian meal packed with protein-rich black beans, fresh spinach, and melted cheese, all wrapped in warm, soft flour tortillas. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner that comes together in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 large burritos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 1 1/2 cups spinach (packed, approximately 2–3 oz, finely chopped)
Beans and Corn
- 1 1/2 cups black beans (cooked or 1 can drained)
- 1 1/2 cups corn (cooked or 1 can drained)
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dairy
- 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups finely shredded cheese (cheddar, or pepper jack, monterey jack, or a mixture)
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add spinach: Give the spinach a quick chop, add it to the pan, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Incorporate beans and corn: Add the black beans and corn to the pan, stirring to combine, and sauté for an additional 5-6 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
- Season and melt cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low, add paprika, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper, mixing well. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and stir gently to combine and melt the cheese evenly.
- Warm tortillas: While the filling finishes cooking, place flour tortillas on a plate. Dampen paper towels, place one on top of each tortilla, and microwave for 20 seconds to steam and soften them.
- Assemble the burritos: Place one warmed tortilla on a plate or cutting board. Add two to three large scoops of the filling to the center of the tortilla.
- Wrap burritos: Fold in each side of the tortilla over the filling, then bring the bottom edge up over the filling and tuck it under. Keep the sides folded in and roll tightly to wrap the burrito completely.
- Serve: Serve the burritos hot with your favorite condiments, such as hot sauce, lime juice, or salsa verde.
Notes
- You can use canned black beans and corn drained and rinsed for convenience.
- Adjust cheese type and quantity to your preference, including using a vegan cheese substitute if desired.
- To make the burritos gluten-free, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
- For extra flavor, add chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime to the filling before wrapping.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated and used as a topping for salads or rice bowls.
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