How to Make a Vegetarian Burrito

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  • Burritos are a staple for many vegetarians. They are inexpensive, easy to prepare, and highly nutritious. A good veggie burrito will also satisfy the appetite of even the most ravenous carnivore. To get started on your own Mexican creation, just read this guide on how to make a vegetarian burrito.

  • Introduction

    • If you're looking to fill up on the cheap, a burrito is definitely the way to go. Even the vegetarian versions are so hearty that nobody will be left hungry -- or missing the meat. For a juicy, saucy, extra-flavorful treat, try your burrito smothered in spicy vegetarian green chile sauce.

  • Step 1: Assemble Ingredients

    • The only must-have ingredients are burrito-size flour tortillas. You can fill and top however you please. Here are some tasty options:

  • Main Fillings

    1. Grilled, barbecued or sauteed chopped vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper and onion make a good combo)
    2. Fried or mashed potatoes
    3. Pinto beans, plain or refried
    4. Black beans, plain or refried
    5. Rice
    6. Corn
    7. Ground-beef style veggie protein (such as Morningstar Crumbles or SmartGround), cooked with taco seasoning
    8. Eggs (for breakfast burritos)

  • Extras/Toppings

    1. Salsa
    2. Guacamole
    3. Avocado
    4. Jalapenos
    5. Chopped tomatoes
    6. Shredded lettuce
    7. Chopped onions
    8. Sour cream (or vegan sour cream)
    9. Cheese (Like cheddar, Monterey jack, or soy cheese)

  • Green Chile Sauce

    • Use this flavorful sauce recipe if you enjoy your burritos "smothered," or "wet".
    • 6 Cups vegetable stock
    • 1 Pkg. Ground-beef-style vegetable protein (optional)
    • 10-15 Green chiles (the New Mexico Hatch variety works well), roasted, peeled and chopped coarsely
    • 1 Onion, chopped
    • 4 Cloves garlic, chopped
    • 2 Tbsp. Canola oil
    • 2 Tbsp. Flour
    • 2 Tbsp. Lime juice
    • 1 tsp. Salt
    • 1/2 tsp. Black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp. Cumin
    • Cayenne pepper to taste
    • Saute onion, garlic, and chiles in oil. Add stock, lime juice, vegetable protein (if using), salt, and spices. Bring to a boil, then sprinkle in flour. Simmer for about 40 min.

  • Step 2: Construct

    • Once your ingredients are on hand, you may begin to build your burrito:
    1. Warm tortillas on a grill, or by microwaving for 30-60 seconds
    2. Spoon your main filling onto a tortilla, arranging into a line down the center
    3. Add toppings now, or you can fold first and spoon or sprinkle them on top of the rolled burrito
    4. Fold one short end of the tortilla up about 2 inches over the filling
    5. Fold both long sides over it, so that one overlaps the other (fold as tightly as possible)
    6. Fold the other short end inwards, pushing it underneath the long folds
    7. Top with green chile sauce followed by additional toppings, if desired

  • Serving Suggestions

    1. Grilled veggies and cheese inside, topped with guacamole, tomatoes and lettuce
    2. Refried black beans, cheese and avocado inside, topped with green chile sauce and more cheese
    3. Pinto beans, rice, salsa, and guacamole inside, topped with sour cream, tomatoes and lettuce
    4. Eggs, fried potatoes and salsa inside, topped with green chile sauce and cheese




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