Easy Bean Burrito Recipe

This easy bean burrito recipe is filled with smoky pinto beans, sweet corn, sautéed onions and green bell pepper, crunchy vegetables, pickled jalapeños, and melted cheese. A creamy yogurt or sour cream spread brings everything together inside a warm flour tortilla.

With no rice and plenty of beans and vegetables, these vegetarian burritos are filling without feeling heavy. They are ready in about 35 minutes and work beautifully for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Bean Burrito Ingredients

This vegetarian bean burrito uses easy-to-find ingredients and layers them for the best flavor and texture.

For the sautéed vegetables

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the smoky pinto bean filling

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Remaining ½ onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning or Mexican seasoning
• ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup sweet corn
• 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water, if needed

For assembling the burritos

• 4 large flour tortillas
• ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• ¼ teaspoon paprika or mild red chili powder
• Sautéed onion and green bell pepper
• 1 small tomato, diced
• ½ small cucumber, diced
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
• 1 cup shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or Mexican-blend cheese

How to Make This Bean Burrito Recipe Step by Step

Keep the bean mixture thick and place the fillings in a neat line down the center of each tortilla. This makes the burritos much easier to fold and keeps the filling inside.

Sauté the onion and green bell pepper

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook until it begins to soften.
3. Add the sliced green bell pepper.
4. Season with salt and sauté until crisp-tender. Transfer the vegetables to a plate.

Cook the smoky bean and corn filling

5. Add 1 teaspoon oil to the same skillet. Cook the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.
6. Add the drained pinto beans, taco seasoning, chili flakes, and salt. Stir and lightly mash some of the beans, leaving plenty whole for texture.
7. Stir in the sweet corn.
8. Add the chopped chipotle pepper in adobo. Cook until the filling is hot, smoky, and thick, adding a splash of water only if needed.

Warm and layer the tortillas

9. Warm a flour tortilla briefly over a low gas flame or in a dry skillet until soft and flexible.
10. Place the warm tortilla on a clean board or plate.
11. Mix the Greek yogurt or sour cream with paprika, then spread it down the center of the tortilla.
12. Add a layer of the sautéed onion and green bell pepper.

Finish filling and roll the burritos

13. Add diced tomato and cucumber, then season with black pepper.
14. Spoon on the smoky pinto bean and corn filling and add pickled jalapeños.
15. Finish with shredded cheese.
16. Fold in the sides and roll the tortilla tightly around the filling.

Optional: toast the finished burritos

For a crisp outside and extra-melty cheese, place each rolled burrito seam-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 1 to 2 minutes per side, then serve warm.

Tips for the Best Homemade Bean Burritos

• Keep the filling thick. Watery beans can make the tortilla soggy and difficult to roll.
• Do not overcook the peppers. Crisp-tender green bell pepper adds welcome texture.
• Warm the tortillas. A warm flour tortilla is flexible and much less likely to tear.
• Fill in a central line. Leave space at the top, bottom, and sides so the burrito closes neatly.
• Adjust the chipotle. Use less for a mild burrito or add extra adobo sauce for more smoky heat.
• Add fresh toppings just before serving. Tomato and cucumber stay crisper that way.

Easy Variations

• Vegan bean burrito: use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based cheese, or skip both and add avocado.
• Black bean burrito: replace the pinto beans with one can of drained black beans.
• Bean and cheese burrito: omit the fresh vegetables and add a little more cheese for a simple freezer-friendly version.
• Extra-spicy burrito: add more chipotle, jalapeños, or your favorite hot sauce.
• Mild burrito: omit the chili flakes and jalapeños and use only a small amount of chipotle.
• Avocado bean burrito: add sliced avocado or guacamole immediately before rolling.

What to Serve with Bean Burritos

Serve these easy bean burritos with guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa, tortilla chips, Mexican corn salad, a simple green salad, lime wedges, extra yogurt, or hot sauce. They are substantial enough to serve on their own, too.

Make Ahead, Storage, and Reheating

1. Make ahead: Prepare the bean filling and sautéed vegetables up to three days in advance and refrigerate them in separate airtight containers. Assemble the burritos just before serving so the vegetables stay fresh.
2. Refrigerate: Store assembled burritos without wet toppings for up to three days. Wrap each one tightly in foil or place it in an airtight container.
3. Freeze: For freezer burritos, omit the cucumber, tomato, and yogurt. Fill the tortillas with cooled beans, sautéed onion and pepper, jalapeños, and cheese. Wrap individually and freeze for up to two months.
4. Reheat: Warm refrigerated burritos in a skillet, air fryer, or microwave until hot throughout. Thaw frozen burritos overnight when possible, or microwave from frozen before crisping them in a skillet.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Flavor Packed Vegetarian Homemade Bean Burrito

This homemade bean burrito has everything you want in an easy meal: smoky pinto beans, sweet corn, tender-crisp peppers, cool vegetables, tangy jalapeños, creamy yogurt, and melted cheese. Keep the recipe as written or customize the fillings to make it your own.

For the best texture, serve the burritos freshly rolled or toast them briefly in a skillet. Either way, this easy vegetarian bean burrito recipe is one you will want to make again.

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