This easy vegan bean burrito recipe is simple, fast and delicious. Lime, fresh mango, cilantro, avocado and fire-roasted green chiles create a fresh sweet-sour salsa. Stewed black beans with ground cumin and smoked paprika provide a savory, hearty counterbalance. Enjoy wrapped in a tortilla, and yum!
This recipe makes ~4 burritos. These simple vegan burritos taste fantastic on their own or serve along with a side of cilantro-lime brown rice (toss cooked brown rice with salt, garlic powder, olive oil, lime juice and fresh chopped cilantro).
Vegan Black Bean Burritos with Avocado Mango Salsa
Avocado-Mango Salsa
1 large mango, peeled and cubed
1 large avocado, peeled and cubed
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
1-2 Tbsp lime juice
4 ounce can of fire-roasted diced green chiles
Salt
Black Beans
2 15 ounce cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
Hot sauce, to taste
Lime juice, to taste
Salt
4 large tortillas
Optional – burrito toppings – vegan cheese, vegan sour cream, hot sauce, etc.
- Mix everything listed under “Mango Salsa” in a bowl. Taste, and adjust seasonings, if necessary (salt? more lime?). Set aside.
2. Add olive oil, onion, garlic and a dash of salt to a heavy skillet. Sauté onions over medium heat for 7 minutes or until golden. Add cumin and smoked paprika, and saute an additional minute.
3. Add black beans and 2 Tbsp of water. Cover and simmer over low for 3 minutes or until beans are cooked through. Uncover and add hot sauce, lime juice and salt. Taste, and adjust seasonings, if needed.
4. Add mango salsa, stewed black beans and all your favorite burrito toppings (vegan cheese, vegan sour cream, etc) to the tortilla. Fold and serve.
