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15 Minute Black Bean and Spinach Burritos


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  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick and healthy burritos filled with black beans, spinach, and cheese, perfect for any meal of the day.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups black beans (canned, drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups corn (canned, drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups spinach (packed, approximately 23 oz)
  • 1 1/41 1/2 cups finely shredded cheese (cheddar, or pepper jack, Monterey jack, or a mixture)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 large flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Roughly chop the spinach and add it to the pan. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  3. Stir in the black beans and corn, cooking for about 5-6 minutes until everything is heated through.
  4. Lower the heat, add the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then top with cheese and stir until melted.
  5. Place the tortillas on a plate, dampen a paper towel, place over the tortillas, and microwave for 20 seconds to steam.
  6. Take one tortilla, add 2-3 large scoops of the filling to the center. Fold in each side towards the center and roll from the bottom up.
  7. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

Notes

For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper to the filling.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg