Burritos are incredible! But did you know that they can be delicious without having a ton of calories packed inside? More and more healthy burrito variations are emerging on the web, and the following recipe is one of them. It’s easy to prepare and comes with the versatility of the burrito meal. Prepare them for your next birthday party, backyard neighborhood gathering, or tonight for dinner. The result will be awesome!
Ingredients
What’s good about burritos is that you don’t have to use all the filling in one sitting. You can easily prepare the filling ingredients and freeze them whenever you need them. With that in mind, let’s roll up our sleeves and start cooking! But first, check out what ingredients you need:
Filling Ingredients (enough for eight burritos):
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tins chopped tomatoes
- 3 tbsp chipotle paste
- 1 small to medium butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and cut into cubes
- 1 tin black beans
Serving (per person):
- Tortilla wrap
- Spinach leaves (optional)
- ½ medium-sized or one small avocado, mashed
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1-2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp plain soy yogurt
- Fresh coriander leaves
How to Make This Burrito Recipe
Here’s the step-by-step preparation method for this squash and black beans burrito recipe:
- Heat the rapeseed oil in a pan, and add the onion, garlic, and chipotle paste. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the squash, black beans, and tinned tomatoes. Put a lid on the pan and cook for roughly 40 mins until the squash has become tender.
- Once it’s ready, heat the tortilla wrap as stated in the packet’s instructions. Lay spinach leaves, add a spoonful of squash, and put the black bean mixture in the middle. Next, add rice, avocado, coriander, yogurt, and hot sauce. Wrap the tortilla over the filling. That’s it!