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Black Bean Burritos with Cilantro Rice (Vegetarian)

Sara
A flavorful black bean burrito recipe with green chiles, kale, cilantro rice, and a jalapeno ranch sauce! This recipe makes 2-3 black bean burritos.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 burritos
Calories 535 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Black Bean Burritos:

  • 1 cup cooked Rice white or brown
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped Cilantro
  • 2 tsp. Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped Yellow Onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning see homemade version below
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup drained Black Beans (1/2 can of black beans)
  • 3 cups chopped Kale thick stems removed
  • 4 oz. Green Chiles
  • 1 tsp. fresh Lime Juice plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp. Hot Sauce optional
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 large Flour Tortillas burrito-sized

For the Homemade Seasoning Blend:

  • 1/2 tsp. Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. Mexican Oregano or Italian Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt or 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper optional

For the Jalapeno Ranch:

  • 1/3 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. Mayonnaise like Duke's or Hellmann's
  • 1 tsp. fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 medium Jalapeno finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped Cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped Parsley or 1 tbsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped Chives or 2 tsp. dried chives
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped Dill or 1/2 tsp. dried dill
  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt plus more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Make the Cilantro Rice. Cook your rice according to the package instructions. Once the rice is cooked and slightly cooled, stir one cup of rice with one tablespoon of finely chopped cilantro. Set aside.
  • Make the Jalapeno Ranch. While the rice is cooking, place all of the jalapeno ranch ingredients into a mini food processor. Blend until smooth, then season with salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
    A mini food processor full of jalapeno ranch sauce.
  • Cook the Onions and Peppers. Combine all of the seasoning blend* ingredients together, or use 2 1/2 teaspoons of your favorite southwestern seasoning. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet (preferably non-stick) over medium heat. Add chopped onions, red bell pepper, and the seasoning blend. Stir to mix together, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion and pepper are slightly softened.
    Chopped red bell pepper and onions coated with seasoning cooking in a pan and being stirred with a wooden spatula.
  • Add More Flavor. Add garlic, black beans, chopped kale, and green chiles to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 4-5 minutes until the kale is wilted and the beans are slightly softened.
    A wooden spatula stirring a black bean and kale mixture together in a large skillet.
  • Season to Taste. Stir in lime juice and hot sauce (if using), and season the bean mixture with salt to taste.
    A wooden spatula stirring a black bean and kale mixture together in a large skillet.
  • Build the Burritos. Divide the cilantro rice down between the flour tortillas, spreading a line of rice down the center of each tortilla. Top with the black bean mixture. Drizzle a generous amount of Jalapeño Ranch over the black bean mixture.
    A woman's hand spooning jalapeno ranch sauce over a black bean and rice mixture in the center of a large tortilla.
  • Fold the Burritos. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll the tortilla up, tightly enclosing all of the ingredients in the middle of the tortilla. Once the burrito is tightly wrapped, cut it in half if you like.
    A woman's hands folding up a black bean burrito.
  • Serve. Serve with extra jalapeno ranch dressing for dipping, and enjoy!
    A woman's hands holding two burrito halves over a ceramic plate, showing the contents of the burrito.

Notes

Seasoning Blend can be substituted with 2 1/2 teaspoons of your favorite Taco Seasoning or Southwestern Seasoning.
Jalapeno Ranch can be substituted with storebought Jalapeno Ranch, Green Goddess Sauce, or a Southwestern style dressing that you love.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 15gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 1458mgPotassium: 1021mgFiber: 14gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 9121IUVitamin C: 141mgCalcium: 281mgIron: 8mg
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