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Quick & Cheesy Black Bean and Spinach Burritos

Quick & Cheesy Black Bean and Spinach Burritos in 15 Minutes

Quick & Cheesy Black Bean and Spinach Burritos are a delicious, nutritious dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 burritos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil for a different flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Onion diced, yellow or red
  • 1.5 cups Black Beans drained
  • 1.5 cups Corn drained, fresh or frozen
  • 1.5 cups Spinach packed, thawed frozen spinach works
  • 1.25-1.5 cups Cheese shredded, cheddar or pepper jack
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoky paprika can elevate the dish
  • 1 tsp Cumin or taco seasoning for a twist
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt sea salt is a substitute
  • 0.125 tsp Black Pepper cayenne pepper for more heat
  • 2 large Flour Tortillas whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas also work

Equipment

  • sauté pan
  • microwave

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil until it shimmers. Add minced garlic and diced onion, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Toss in the packed chopped spinach into the pan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until it wilts down.
  3. Add drained black beans and drained corn to the mixture, stirring to combine and cooking for about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat to medium-low, sprinkle in paprika, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well until spices are aromatic.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filling mixture, stirring continuously for about 2 minutes until melted and creamy.
  6. Dampen a paper towel and wrap it around the tortillas before microwaving for 20 seconds.
  7. Take a warm tortilla, spoon in a generous amount of the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly from the bottom.
  8. Serve hot, optionally garnished with lime juice, hot sauce, or favorite condiments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure you don't overstuff the burritos to avoid sogginess. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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