Description
This slow cooker black bean burrito recipe offers a convenient and flavorful meal. Prepare delicious, vegetarian burritos with minimal effort, perfect for meal prepping or a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried black beans, rinsed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 large flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
Instructions
- Place the rinsed black beans, onion, garlic, bell peppers, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes and green chilies, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Once the beans are cooked, mash them slightly with a spoon or potato masher, leaving some whole for texture.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each tortilla with the black bean mixture and your favorite toppings.
- Fold in the sides and roll up the burrito.
- Serve immediately or wrap individually for meal prepping.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, mash all the beans.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your spice preference.
- Add corn, jalapenos, or other vegetables to customize your burritos.
- These burritos can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use pre-cooked canned beans for a faster cooking time. Reduce liquid by half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg