Hearty Vegetarian Mushroom Bean Burritos (Printable Page)

Flavorful vegetarian burritos with sautéed mushrooms, black beans, corn, and cheese wrapped in soft tortillas.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 9 oz button mushrooms, sliced
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Beans and Fillings

07 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
09 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch

→ Spices and Seasonings

10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
16 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Optional Toppings

17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - 1/2 cup salsa
19 - 1/4 cup sour cream

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Stir in the sliced mushrooms and diced bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden and the peppers are tender.
03 - Add corn kernels, black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, stirring occasionally until heated through.
04 - Remove from heat. Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, adjusting seasonings to taste.
05 - Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and easy to fold.
06 - Spoon an equal portion of the vegetable-bean mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and add optional toppings as desired including avocado, salsa, or sour cream.
07 - Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling and roll up tightly to form a burrito.
08 - Serve immediately, or grill the burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes for a crispier exterior.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is fast and you can focus on the flavors instead of a pile of dishes.
  • The combination of smoky paprika, lime, and cilantro makes every bite taste vibrant and intentional, not like leftover vegetables.
  • These burritos hold up beautifully whether you eat them fresh or crisp them up in a hot pan for a golden, crunchy exterior.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas because cold tortillas will crack the moment you try to fold them, leaving you with a pile of filling instead of a burrito.
  • Let the filling cool for a minute or two before assembling, otherwise the heat will wilt the cheese and toppings into a soupy mess.
  • If your burritos keep falling apart, you're likely overfilling them, so hold back a little and save extra filling for a second round or a quick burrito bowl.
03 -
  • Press down gently on the rolled burrito with a spatula while grilling to help seal the edges and create an even golden crust.
  • If you're short on time, use a good-quality store-bought salsa mixed into the filling instead of lime and cilantro, and it will still taste vibrant and fresh.
  • Always taste your filling before assembling because adjusting seasoning at the end is nearly impossible once everything is wrapped up.
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