5 from 51 votes
Quinoa Black Bean Burritos
Quinoa Black Bean Burritos combine fluffy, seasoned quinoa with heated black beans and fresh vegetables wrapped in whole wheat tortillas. The textures range from tender quinoa and beans to crunchy onion and creamy avocado, complemented by a dressing or salsa for added flavor. This recipe offers a hearty vegetarian meal adaptable with simple seasoning adjustments.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
859 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 2 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon cumin or taco seasoning, or more to taste
- 2 black beans 15-ounce) cans
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- ¼ cup vegan salad dressing or your choice of sauce or salsa, creamy
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa well, then drain. Place both water and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked. When finished, remove from heat and let sit for about 5 minutes. Add cumin or taco seasoning to taste and stir.
- Meanwhile, heat both cans of black beans in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat tortillas and layer with quinoa, beans (drain them with a strainer spoon before you place in burritos), onions, tomatoes, avocado, and a drizzle of sauce mixture. Wrap and enjoy.
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Notes
- Season the quinoa to your taste, as plain quinoa can be mild and needs flavor adjustment.
- Warm tortillas before assembly to make them more flexible and prevent tearing during folding.
- Avoid overfilling burritos to maintain ease of rolling and prevent splitting.
- To add a crispy exterior, pan-fry the rolled burritos briefly or bake them at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
859kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
134g
(45%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
685mg
(29%)
Potassium
1417mg
(30%)
Fiber
32g
(128%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
506IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
269mg
(27%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 859
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 859kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 134g | 45% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1417mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 32g | 128% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 506IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.