Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and red bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- Stir in the chopped zucchini and minced garlic. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp and the garlic is fragrant.1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini, 1 clove garlic, minced
- Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the vegetables. Then, add the rinsed and drained black beans and the undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa and chopped fresh cilantro. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.1 cup cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- While the filling simmers, warm the whole wheat tortillas. You can do this by heating them briefly in a dry skillet, in the microwave for a few seconds, or directly over a low gas flame for a slight char (be careful!).4 large whole wheat tortillas
- Lay a warmed tortilla flat. Spoon about a quarter of the heart-filled mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then tightly roll from the bottom up to create a burrito.
- Serve immediately. If using, top with sliced avocado, your favorite Daniel Fast compliant salsa, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for an extra burst of flavor.sliced avocado, salsa, a squeeze of lime juice
Notes
Storing and Reheating Tips: Store filling and assembled burritos separately for longer freshness. Reheat filling in a skillet or assembled burritos in the oven. From freezer, thaw overnight and reheat in oven.
