15 Minute Black Bean and Spinach Burritos Recipe
This quick and flavorful 15 Minute Black Bean and Spinach Burritos recipe combines sautéed black beans, corn, and spinach with warm, melted cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas. It’s a satisfying vegetarian meal perfect for a nutritious and hearty lunch or dinner, easily customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 burritos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Beans
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 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)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups finely shredded cheese (cheddar, or pepper jack, monterey jack, or a mixture of any)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat and Sauté 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: Quickly chop the spinach and add it to the pan. Continue sautéing for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Add Beans and Corn: Add the black beans and corn to the pan. Stir and sauté the mixture for 5-6 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
- Season and Melt Cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low and add paprika, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly, then top the mixture with the shredded cheese, stirring gently until the cheese melts and combines evenly.
- Prepare Tortillas: While the filling cooks, place the flour tortillas on a plate. Dampen a paper towel, place one on top of each tortilla, and microwave for 20 seconds to steam and soften them for easier folding.
- Assemble Burritos: Place one tortilla on a plate or cutting board. Spoon two to three large scoops of the filling into the center of the tortilla.
- Wrap Burritos: Fold in each side of the tortilla over the filling toward the center. Then, fold the bottom edge up over the filling and tuck it under, keeping sides folded in tightly. Roll the rest of the tortilla up snugly to complete your burrito.
- Serve: Serve the burritos warm with hot sauce, lime juice, salsa verde, or your favorite burrito condiments for extra flavor and zest.
Notes
- Use canned or fresh black beans and corn depending on convenience.
- Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different leafy green option.
- Cheese choice is flexible; pepper jack adds a spicy kick, while Monterey Jack offers a milder taste.
- Microwaving the tortillas with a damp paper towel keeps them pliable for easy wrapping.
- Leftover burritos can be refrigerated and reheated in a microwave or oven.
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