There’s nothing quite like a warm, stuffed burrito packed with your favorite fillings. This recipe lets you build the perfect burrito with fluffy cilantro lime rice, hearty spiced black beans and green peppers and melty Monterey Jack cheese. Add smoky red pepper crema, fresh pico de gallo and creamy guacamole for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Whether you’re feeding the family or meal-prepping for the week, these burritos are easy to customize. Load them up with as much or as little as you like and serve with extra rice, beans and salsas on the side. Get ready for a fiesta of flavors!
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Instructions
- Wash and dry produce. In a small pot, combine rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings) and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to use.
- While rice cooks, halve, peel and thinly slice onion; mince a few slices until you have 2 TBSP (3 TBSP for 4 servings). Dice tomato. Roughly chop cilantro. Zest and quarter lime. Halve, core and thinly slice green pepper crosswise into strips. In a small bowl, combine minced onion, tomato, half the cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion, green pepper and a pinch of salt; cook until veggies are browned and softened, 5-7 minutes. Stir in beans and their liquid, stock concentrate, Southwest Spice Blend, a big pinch of salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4 servings) and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until liquid has reduced, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest and remaining cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds.
- Place tortillas on a clean work surface. To the bottom third of each tortilla, add 1⁄3 cup rice in a line. Top rice with ½ cup filling (you’ll have some left over-serve it on the side!) and sprinkle with Monterey Jack. Add a dollop of smoky red pepper crema, a bit of pico de gallo and a dollop of guacamole (save the rest for serving). Fold bottom side of each tortilla up over filling, then fold over left and right sides toward the filling. Roll up tortillas, starting with filled sides, to form burritos. TIP: For less mess, place each tortilla on a large piece of aluminum foil or parchment paper before rolling and wrap up with foil or parchment. Simply unwrap as you eat!
- Halve burritos on a diagonal. Divide between plates with remaining rice, filling, smoky red pepper crema, pico de gallo and guacamole. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.
Recipe Tips
For less mess, place each tortilla on a large piece of aluminum foil or parchment paper before rolling and wrap up with foil or parchment. Simply unwrap as you eat!
Customize your burrito by adjusting the amount of fillings to your preference.
FAQ
Can I use brown rice instead of jasmine rice?
Yes, you can substitute brown rice, but adjust the cooking time and water amount according to package directions.
How do I store leftover burritos?
Wrap leftover burritos tightly in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave or oven.
Can I make these burritos vegan?
Yes, omit the Monterey Jack cheese and use a vegan cheese alternative or skip it. The rest of the ingredients are plant-based.





























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