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    The Best Ultimate Vegan Lentil Black Bean Burrito Ever

    Published: Mar 31, 2020 · Modified: Jun 10, 2022 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Ultimate burrito cut in half

    Since becoming plant-based, I have enjoyed a variety of burritos. In fact, the best vegan lentil burritos I have ever eaten, other than in my home, was in Newport Beach, California. Of course, I have tried to replicate the infamous California burrito many times to no avail. But, after many attempts, and I finally mastered the best ultimate black bean lentil burritos ever!

    Throughout my quest for the ultimate burrito, the key was simplicity. Although I mastered the filling, my problem was with the sauce and flavor combination.

    Once I mastered the combination, the rest was a breeze. Using my Skinny Nacho Cheese Sauce, a nut-free avocado cilantro lime dressing, and simple Sriracha, the sauce combination came together. 

    THE SKINNY NACHO CHEESE SAUCE IS ALL PLANT-BASED WITHOUT ANY NUTS 

    Although I love savory food, I managed to maintain my health goal by not using any oil and making my cheese from potatoes and carrots. Without a doubt, this is the best Skinny Nacho Cheese Sauce for a variety of recipes.

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    • Vegan Guilt-Free Potato Nachos A Game Day Treat!
    • Tater Tot Nachos
    • Vegan Breakfast Burrito
    • Easy Cheesy No Oil Hash Brown Casserole
    • Skinny & Cheesy; Spinach Artichoke Dip; Fat-Free and Fabulous

    WHAT VEGETABLES ARE IN THE VEGAN LENTIL BURRITOS RECIPE?

    ultimate burrito veegtables

    First, I used my favorite vegetable chopper to chop the vegetables using a small blade. Because I wanted my vegetables diced small, I used the chopper so I could save time. 

    • Garlic
    • White onion
    • Red Bell Pepper
    • Jalapeno 

    Once the vegetables are diced small, I saute them first BEFORE adding any of the other ingredients.

    ultimate burrito saute vegetables

    WHAT ELSE IS IN THE LENTIL BURRITO FILLING? 

    To make a hearty and tasty filling, the lentil burrito needs to be cooked in stages or steps to get thick and delicious. 

    THE BURRITO FILLING:

    • 2 cups cooked lentils Brown or Green Lentils ( or 1 bag BOCCA Crumbles)
    • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed (or pinto beans)
    • 1 white onion, diced
    • 2 cloves minced garlic
    • 1 packet Chili Seasoning Packet
    • 1 can Organic Fire Roasted Tomatoes
    • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
    • 1 Jalapeno, diced (leave seeds in for mega spice; remove seeds if you prefer a more mild flavor)

    After the garlic, onions, and jalapenos are cooked, add the cooked lentils (or alternative meat of choice). Then add the tomatoes and chili seasoning. 

    cook lentils with vegetables

    Next, add the black beans (pr pinto beans) and heat them together. As the moisture from the vegetable dissipates, the mixture will become thicker. Then, remove the heat. 

    Add beans

    Although my Cuisinart Panini Maker is my favorite sandwich maker, you can also grill your burrito on the stovetop in a pan or an outdoor grill. The Lentil burrito is one of those purposes. A crunchy burrito is perfect for maintaining the burrito structure while assuring it doesn't get soggy. No one likes a soggy burrito.

    HOW TO FILL AND ROLL THE LENTIL BURRITOS FOR GRILLING

    • Lay the burrito on a flat surface
    • Place the filling in the middle.
    • Then, tuck in the top and roll tightly, keeping the filling inside the tortilla.

    add mixture to a tortilla

    Next, drizzle with some additional cheese sauce; it's made of veggies, after all. 

    add cheese sauce

    As I said, I prefer my Cuisinart Panini Maker, but a skillet works just as well. If using a  Cuisinart Panini Maker, preheat to medium heat, place the burritos directly on the grill surface and close the top. 

    Ultimate burrito on panini maker

    Depending on your choice of cooking methods, it takes approximately 10 minutes on each side. If you plan to use a skillet, heat to medium-low, and often check, as the stovetop method is quicker. 

    WHAT IS IN THE SECRET SAUCES FOR THE LENTIL BURRITO?

    AVOCADO LIME SAUCE:

    • 1 Avocado
    • ½ cup, tightly packed Cilantro
    • 4 Tablespoons Lime Juice
    • ½ cup Water

    NACHO CHEESE SAUCE

    PICO DE GALLO:

    • 12, sliced Grape Tomatoes
    • 1, diced Red Onion
    • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
    • ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped
    • 2, deseeded, sliced Jalapeno

    Ultimate burrito prepared

    Since the presentation is important, I put the avocado dressing in a plastic squeeze bottle to drizzle the sauces. On the other hand, the cheese sauce went in a glass dressing dispenser because of its temperature. The Sriracha is self-explanatory; drizzle with ease. We love it hot but use it sparingly if you are new to the hot experience.

    eaitng ultimate burrito

    My husband LOVED this burrito. He said nothing during dinner because he ate diligently without a word. All I heard was, "Oh my God, this is good." That is how you convert a carnivore into a happy vegan. Print and share this amazing Vegan Lentil Burritos Recipe. 

    DO YOU LOVE MEXICAN FOOD AS MUCH AS  I DO? CHECK OUT THESE RECIPES...

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    Ultimate burrito cut in half

    The Best Ultimate Vegan Lentil Black Bean Burrito Ever

    Kathy Carmichael
    Lentils, black beans, and vegetables fills this spinach tortilla grilled to perfection topped with avocado, cilantro lime sauce, vegan nacho cheese, and Sriracha to create the ultimate burrito. Served with pico de gallo and crisp lettuce. UNBELIEVABLE!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 Burritos
    Calories 595 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    The Burrito Filling:

    • 2 cups cooked lentils Brown or Green Lentils ( or 1 bag BOCCA Crumbles)
    • 1 can drained and rinsed Black Beans (or pinto beans)
    • 1 white onion diced
    • 2 cloves minced Garlic
    • 1 packet Chili Seasoning Packet
    • 1 can Organic Fire Roasted Tomatoes
    • 1 red bell pepper diced
    • 1 Jalapeno diced (leave seeds in for mega spice; remove seeds if you prefer a more mild flavor)

    Avocado Lime Sauce:

    • 1 Avocado
    • ½ cup tightly packed Cilantro
    • 4 Tablespoons Lime Juice
    • ½ cup Water

    Tortillas: 

    • 4 Vegan Wraps/or Tortillas I bought mine at Whole Foods

    Oil-Free "Cheese" Sauce:

    • 1 cup reheated Nacho Cheese Sauce

    Pico De Gallo:

    • 12, sliced Grape Tomatoes
    • 1, diced Red Onion
    • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
    • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
    • 2, deseeded sliced Jalapeno

    Extras (Optional):

    • Drizzled Sriracha

    Instructions
     

    • Filling:Sauté garlic and diced onions until translucent.
    • Add diced red pepper.
    • Add cooked lentils or alternative meat choice.
    • Add black beans or pinto beans.
    • Cook over medium heat.
    • Add chili packet and tomatoes.
    • Reduce heat to simmer until all fluid from tomatoes has dissipated.
    • It will thicken as the fluid cooks off.
    • Avocado Cream Sauce:In a single blender cup, add avocado, lime, cilantro, and water.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Transfer to a plastic squeeze bottle.
    • Place in a refrigerator until you use it.
    • Vegan "Cheese" Sauce:See the link in the description of the recipe at the top.
    • Re-heat in a small space pan on low, and frequently stir to avoid sticking.
    • When heated through, place contents in a glass dressing dispenser to drizzle.
    • Pico De Gallo:Slice tomatoes, diced red onions, and chop cilantro.
    • De-seed and slice the jalapeños.
    • Put all ingredients in a bowl and toss in lime juice.
    • Refrigerate.
    • Preheat panini maker to medium.
    • Assembling and Grilling the Burrito: 
    • Lay each wrap on a flat surface.
    • Place a large scoop of burrito filling in the center of the wrap.
    • Drizzle with cheese sauce
    • Fold the short side first and roll the burrito, holding the filling inside the burrito.
    • Place burritos on the panini and close the top.
    • Cook for 10 minutes or until the burrito is toasted.
    • Remove the burrito from the panini maker.
    • Drizzle with nacho cheese sauce, avocado sauce, and Sriracha.
    • Top with Pico de Gallo.
    • Serve with lettuce on the side.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 595kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 41gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 565mgFiber: 25gSugar: 8g
    Tried our recipe?Let us know how it was!
    Kathy Carmichael

    Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

    www.kathysvegankitchen.com/about-me/
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    Comments

    1. Naomi

      March 06, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      Yum!

      Reply
      • Kathy Carmichael

        March 19, 2017 at 10:25 pm

        Thanks 🙂 Glad you enjoyed

        Reply
        • Kristen Flynn

          May 17, 2017 at 12:44 pm

          Kathy, the can of fire roasted tomatoes. Do you mean a medium size can? 14 oz? That's what I'm going to pick up, but just making sure, since they come in larger sizes too.

          Reply
          • Kristen Flynn

            May 17, 2017 at 12:59 pm

            Also, the potato cheese sauce link is broken.

            Reply
            • Kathy Carmichael

              June 28, 2017 at 9:20 am

              If you click it, the link should appear below it.

          • Kathy Carmichael

            June 28, 2017 at 9:18 am

            Sorry; yes. a regular size 14 ounce can.

            Reply
    2. Francine

      March 16, 2017 at 10:44 pm

      What is a Chili Seasoning packet? Is there a substitute (especially something that I can make at home)?

      Reply
      • Kathy Carmichael

        August 21, 2017 at 10:19 pm

        Yes, you can make your own chili seasoning at home. I buy a premed pack from my seasoning store in town.

        Reply
    3. gourmand

      April 04, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      This looks fantastic and SO easy! I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Kathy Carmichael

        April 04, 2020 at 3:46 pm

        Hi Gourmand, thank you! Please let me know if you like it, and what you did to give it your own twist. I love new ideas to make everything taste better. Stay safe and healthy!

        Reply
    4. Anonymous

      April 05, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars

      Reply
    5. Laura

      April 08, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      What do you do with the regrows beans? Are they an additional filling?

      Reply
      • Kathy Carmichael

        April 08, 2020 at 6:30 pm

        Hi Laura, thank you for asking. The refried beans are for extra filling, in the event you want additional beans other than the black beans already in the recipe. Please let me know if you enjoy the recipe.

        Reply
    6. Marilyn

      February 27, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      How do you recommend you cook if you don't have a panini grill?

      Reply
      • Kathy Carmichael

        February 27, 2021 at 5:09 pm

        Hi Marilyn,
        You can put the burrito in a skillet on medium low and turn it as it browns. Just make sure to flip it carefully to keep it in tact and watch so it doesn't brown too quickly.

        Reply
    7. Jessica

      November 19, 2021 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      I was so happy I stumbled across this recipe tonight. The flavors and texture were perfect. Even though it tasted indulgent, I still felt like I had had a healthy meal.

      Reply

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