Description
Quick and satisfying burritos packed with black beans, spinach, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 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
- 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups finely shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper 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
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion, sauté for 1-2 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add chopped spinach and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in black beans and corn, sauté for an additional 5-6 minutes.
- Add paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, mix well and let it cook.
- Top with cheese, stir to combine, and melt the cheese.
- Steam tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds to soften them.
- Fill tortillas with the mixture, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to secure the filling.
- Serve with hot sauce, lime juice, or salsa verde.
Notes
Use a mix of cheeses for the best texture and flavor. Properly steam tortillas to avoid tearing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 900
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 105g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 30mg