Vegetarian Burritos

Vegetarian
Health score
47%
Vegetarian Burritos
22 min.
8
160kcal

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Craving a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than these incredible Vegetarian Burritos! Perfect for a light lunch, a fun snack, or even a tasty appetizer, these burritos are ready in just 22 minutes! And with only 160 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free.

This recipe is a fantastic way to sneak in those essential vegetables, especially for picky eaters. The combination of savory mushrooms, black beans, and hearty brown rice creates a texture that's both satisfying and wholesome. The fresh baby spinach adds a beautiful pop of color and nutrients, while the jalapeño and cumin gives a zesty spicy kick. The melted four-cheese blend adds creamy richness that balances the other flavors perfectly.

What's truly special about these burritos is their ease of preparation. A simple sauté of the vegetables, a quick mix with rice and beans, and just a little bit of cheese transform into a flavorful filling. Wrapped in warm whole-wheat tortillas, these burritos are not only delicious but also a great source of fiber. Plus, this is a great recipe to involve the kids in the kitchen. They can help with filling and rolling the burritos, making mealtime a fun family activity.

Whether you serve them with salsa for an extra burst of flavor or enjoy them as is, these Vegetarian Burritos are sure to become a new family favorite. Get ready to roll up some deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • ounce baby spinach leaves fresh
  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
  • 1.5 cups brown rice long-grain cooked
  • 8-inch flour tortillas whole-wheat ()
  • ounce mushrooms fresh sliced
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  •  jalapeno seeded chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cup cheese mexican blend cheese shredded reduced-fat

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  2. Add onion, garlic, jalapeo, and mushrooms; saut 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Gradually add spinach; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until wilted. Stir in lime juice, salt, and cumin.
  3. Add rice and beans; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
  4. Add cheese, stirring until melted.
  5. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon about 2/3 cup mushroom mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up.
  6. Serve with salsa, if desired.
  7. Kids Can Help: The kids can help scoop the mushroom mixture into the tortillas and then roll them up.

Nutrition Facts

Calories160kcal
Protein22.44%
Fat25.78%
Carbs51.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.75
Glycemic Load
0.6
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.677391303622%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.17mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
1.42mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.17kcal
8.01%
Fat:4.73g
7.27%
Saturated Fat:2.53g
15.79%
Carbohydrates:21.37g
7.12%
Net Carbohydrates:15.93g
5.79%
Sugar:1.49g
1.66%
Cholesterol:13.3mg
4.43%
Sodium:455.33mg
19.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.26g
18.52%
Vitamin K:103.68µg
98.74%
Vitamin A:2109.88IU
42.2%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.73%
Fiber:5.44g
21.76%
Folate:84.81µg
21.2%
Phosphorus:192.83mg
19.28%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.39%
Magnesium:60.61mg
15.15%
Selenium:10.01µg
14.31%
Calcium:142.14mg
14.21%
Vitamin C:11.63mg
14.09%
Copper:0.27mg
13.63%
Potassium:430.17mg
12.29%
Iron:2.12mg
11.8%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.02%
Vitamin B3:2.18mg
10.89%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.78%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.41%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.06%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.74%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.06%
Source:My Recipes