Chef's Notes
Store any leftover tortillas and filling (or pre assembled burritos wrapped in wax paper) in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Step 1: Prepare Burrito Fixings
- 3⁄4 cup brown rice rinsed & drained (≈3 cups cooked)
- 3⁄4 yellow onion diced (≈3⁄4 cup)
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons jalapeños (optional) seeded & minced
- 3⁄4 clove garlic minced (≈3⁄4 teaspoon)
- 1 1⁄2 red bell peppers diced (≈1 1⁄2 cups)
- 3⁄4 zucchini diced (≈3⁄4 cup)
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice (divided)
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 1⁄4 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1⁄2 (15-oz) cans black beans drained & rinsed (≈2 1⁄4 cups)
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 6 whole-grain tortillas
- 1 1⁄2 avocados (optional) sliced
- 3/4 cup salsa
- hot sauce (optional)
PREPARE GRAINS
Bring rice and 1 1⁄2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool; fluff rice with a fork.
PREPARE PRODUCE
Finely chop onion. Seed and chop jalapeño. Mince garlic. Dice bell pepper and zucchini. Juice lemon.
MAKE FILLING
Combine onions, jalapeños, garlic, bell peppers, cumin, oregano, and 3⁄4 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Add water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time as needed, to keep vegetables from sticking to pan. Add black beans, cooked rice, zucchini, lemon juice, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook, covered, for 10 minutes more; remove lid and continue cooking until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
HEAT TORTILLAS
Heat tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until pliable, about 20 seconds on each side. Cover with a damp cloth to keep soft until serving.
ASSEMBLE & SERVE
Slice avocado (if using), then drizzle with lemon juice.
Place about ¾ cup of filling in center of each tortilla. Top with salsa and 3 or 4 slices of avocado (if using).
Fold sides of tortilla over filling, then roll up to enclose.
Serve warm with hot sauce, if desired.