Recipe: Protein-Packed Vegan Burritos

This easy-to-make burrito is a healthy, delicious meal which will give you an added boost of protein. 

If you’re looking for a simple, healthy, and filling dinner, these homemade vegan burritos will satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp of olive oil

• 1 can or 425g of black beans, drained and rinsed

• 4-6 large tortillas (wholegrain tortillas are a great healthy option)

• 1 1/2 cups of cooked rice

• 1/2 cup of cooked sweetcorn

• 1/2 tsp of garlic powder

• 1 tsp of ground cumin

• A sprinkle of chilli flakes (optional) 

• 1 large mashed avacado (with an optional sprinkle of chilli flakes to give it an extra kick)

• 1 large tomato, sliced

• 1/2 cup of shredded lettuce 

• 2 tsp of cilantro, finely sliced

• Vegan cheese, shredded (optional - we love Daiya’s cheddar style shreds. Find them in a store near you using this tool)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then add the beans and spices (garlic, cumin, chilli flakes, salt and pepper) and stir to cook for around 4 minutes, or until the beans are hot. 

2. Take one of the large tortillas and spoon some of the rice, black beans, sweetcorn, tomato, lettuce, avocado, cilantro, and optional vegan cheese in a line down the centre.

3. Fold the tortilla by wrapping the ends inwards and then rolling into a cylinder shape. Cover the burrito in foil. 

4. In a frying pan, cook the burrito over a medium heat for about 5 minutes, remember to turn. Serve with tortilla chips and guacamole.

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