15 Minute Black Bean and Spinach Burritos Recipe
A quick and delicious 15-minute Black Bean and Spinach Burrito recipe that combines sautéed garlic, onions, black beans, corn, and fresh spinach with warm, melted cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal packed with protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 burritos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 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 (approximately 2–3 oz), chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups finely shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, monterey jack, or a mix)
Assembly
- 2 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add and cook the spinach: Quickly chop the spinach and add it to the pan. Continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts down.
- Add beans and corn: Stir in the black beans and corn, sautéing for an additional 5-6 minutes to combine flavors and heat through.
- Season and melt cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low, sprinkle in paprika, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Top the filling with shredded cheese and stir until the cheese melts evenly into the mixture.
- Prepare tortillas: Place the flour tortillas on a plate, cover each with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 20 seconds to steam and soften them.
- Assemble burritos: Lay one tortilla on a flat surface or plate. Spoon two to three large scoops of the filling into the center. Fold in each side over the filling toward the center, then fold the bottom edge over the filling and tuck it under. Keep sides folded in and roll tightly to form the burrito.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your choice of hot sauce, lime juice, salsa verde, or other favorite burrito condiments.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned black beans; if using canned, rinse and drain for best results.
- Spinach can be substituted with kale or chard if desired.
- For a vegan version, substitute cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit it.
- Warm tortillas thoroughly to avoid cracking when rolling.
- Customize with additional toppings like avocado, sour cream, or salsa.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to serve more people.
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