I can’t offer you a plane ticket to the beach, but how about the best Vegetarian Burrito?! Chipotle lime rice, a hearty black bean and vegetable filling, and creamy avocado all wrapped up inside a soft tortilla, this filling meatless main is big on flavor and light on clean up!
No matter the weather, burritos give me carefree vacation feels, because they remind me of trips to California, where Mission burritos (named for the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco where they originated) reign supreme.
Plus, while I do love a good ol’ Chipotle Burrito Bowl, there is something about wrapping everything up in a big tortilla that makes a meal more fun.
This easy vegetarian burrito recipe is ready in 30 minutes and needs only one big skillet to prepare.
Cut zucchini, onions, green and/or red peppers and mushrooms in similar sizes, toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in a 400-degree oven for about 15 minutes. While veggies are roasting, make rice. Roll roasted veggies with rice and feta cheese in tortilla.
Dietary Note
For a low-carb version of this recipe, skip the tortilla and make a vegetarian burrito bowl with cauliflower rice. Or wrap in romaine lettuce!
- Heat the rice, then stir in the zest, juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
- Sauté the peppers and part of the green onions with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the zucchini, cumin, and chipotle chili powder.
- Add the beans, salsa, and garlic, mashing the beans a little. Stir in the feta and remaining green onions.
- Fill your tortillas, then roll them tightly.
- Crisp the burritos in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Slice in half, then DIG IN!
Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
- Non-Stick Skillet. You can cook the veggies and toast the burritos in these pans.
- Extra Large Cutting Board. Never run out of cutting space again!
- Sharp Chef’s Knife. A high-quality knife can make a world of difference.
A fast, filling, and nutritious vegetarian recipe that perks up any mealtime?
That’s my idea of burrit-o-ful!
To make these burritos vegan (and dairy free), omit the feta cheese. You could also swap in a dairy free feta or other vegan cheese option you enjoy. You can use vegan sour cream as well!
Yes, you can toast your burritos in the oven instead of on the stovetop. Coat a large baking dish with nonstick spray and place the filled burritos in the dish seam-side down in a single layer. Lightly mist the tops with nonstick spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, until the tortillas are lightly browned.
If you don’t have any cooked brown rice on hand, you could swap it for cooked white rice or quinoa (quinoa fans, don’t miss my veggie-packed Mexican Quinoa).
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FAQ
What can you add to a burrito?
What is common in a burrito?
Is a vegetable burrito healthy?
What vegetables do you add to burritos?
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower — Since these burritos are meatless, we love adding an extra vegetable for heartiness (although, the burritos are still quite delicious without it). Fajita veggies — Onions and peppers are a must in these veggie burritos. When we have it in the kitchen, we also add corn.
Is a burrito a healthy food?
The individual components of a burrito, such as beans, rice, onions, tomatoes, shredded cheese, and meat, are healthy foods. But, other ingredients, such as the six-inch flour tortilla, sour cream, guacamole, contain many calories.
What can you add to a vegetarian burrito?
When creating vegetarian burritos, you have many choices for adding protein. A classic veggie burrito would include refried pinto beans, red chile sauce, and shredded cheese. Many people like to combine beans with rice and you can add tomatoes, cilantro, or any of your other favorite vegetables and herbs.
What to eat with burritos?
(Green bell peppers are a good nonspicy alternative.) The mashed avocado and sour cream lend creamy richness, while shredded lettuce and pico de gallo bring welcome crunch and freshness. Although not necessary, leftover rice is a nice addition to the burritos for an even more substantial meal. Heat oven to 450 degrees.