Hearty Vegetarian Burritos with Mushrooms (Printable version)

Satisfying burritos filled with mushrooms, black beans, corn, and cheese in soft tortillas for a hearty meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 9 oz button mushrooms, sliced
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Beans & Fillings

07 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
09 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Optional Toppings

17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - 1/2 cup salsa
19 - 1/4 cup sour cream

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until mushrooms are golden and peppers are soft.
03 - Add corn, black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Spoon an equal portion of vegetable-bean mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and add optional toppings as desired.
07 - Fold the sides over and roll up each tortilla to form a burrito. Serve immediately, or grill seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes for a crispier exterior.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It turns pantry odds and ends into something that tastes like you planned it all week.
  • The mushrooms get this deep golden flavor that makes you forget theres no meat.
  • You can wrap it up and eat it with one hand while doing absolutely anything else.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and somehow taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Cold tortillas will crack when you try to fold them, always warm them first even if it feels like an extra step.
  • If you add the lime juice while the skillet is still on the heat, it will cook off and lose that bright punch you need.
  • Dont overfill the tortillas or youll never get them closed, less is more when it comes to rolling.
03 -
  • Press down gently on the burritos as they heat in the skillet, it helps them hold their shape and gives you those golden crispy spots.
  • If youre making these ahead, keep the filling and tortillas separate until youre ready to serve so nothing gets soggy.
  • A squeeze of lime over the finished burrito right before eating brings everything back to life.
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