Bean and Cheese Burrito
Warm flour tortillas filled with seasoned black beans, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro for a satisfying vegetarian meal. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g

Ingredients
- 2 count large flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- 2
Stir in black beans, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and fragrant.
- 3
Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for 20-30 seconds per side until pliable.
- 4
Place each tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon half the bean mixture down the center of each tortilla.
- 5
Sprinkle 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 0.125 cup cilantro over the beans on each tortilla.
- 6
Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from the bottom up to form a burrito. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- medium skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- serving plate
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