Hearty Vegetarian Burritos with Mushrooms (Printable Version)

Sautéed mushrooms, black beans, and sweet corn wrapped in soft tortillas with melted cheese and fresh cilantro.

# 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means you can have a real meal on the table faster than delivery would arrive.
  • The combination of smoky paprika and lime juice gives these burritos a brightness that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • You can make the filling ahead and just warm tortillas when hunger strikes, which has saved me more times than I can count.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the black beans because the canning liquid can make the filling taste slightly metallic and the texture slimy.
  • Warming your tortillas is non-negotiable, I learned this after watching three burritos crack open and spill their guts all over the counter.
  • If your filling seems wet, let it cook an extra minute or two uncovered so excess moisture evaporates, otherwise your tortilla will get soggy.
03 -
  • Press down gently on the burritos while they're grilling seam-side down, it helps seal them shut and gives you those gorgeous grill marks.
  • If your mushrooms release a lot of water, turn up the heat slightly and let it evaporate before adding the other ingredients, this keeps the filling from getting soupy.
  • Taste the filling before you assemble the burritos because it's much easier to adjust seasoning in the pan than after everything is wrapped up.
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