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This spicy southwestern breakfast burrito brings the heat and keeps you full. It’s an energizing start to the day, with a smoky, savory kick in every bite. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or a weekend brunch, it’s hearty, high-protein, and totally plant-based
a vegan spicy southwestern breakfast burrito with beans and chickpeas
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Servings4

Ingredients

Spicy Southwestern Filling
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 cup (172 g) cooked black beans drained
  • 1 cup (150 g) seeded and diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup (160 g) diced red onion
  • 1 cup (150 g) corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned and drained)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers or to taste, diced finely
Chickpea Scramble
  • 1 (15-oz [425-g]) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For Assembly
  • Large flour tortillas
  • Peeled pitted and sliced
  • Avocado
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges
  • Vegan cheese optional
  • Salsa optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the filling: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the black beans, red bell pepper, red onion and corn kernels. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper to taste, garlic and diced jalapeños. Continue to cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beans are tender and the flavors meld. Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
  • Prepare the chickpea scramble: In a separate large skillet, mash the chickpeas slightly with a fork or a potato masher.
  • Season the mashed chickpeas with the chili powder and cumin, plus salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and they have a scrambled egg–like consistency.
  • Assemble the burritos: Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side or microwave them briefly, to make them pliable. Place a generous spoonful of filling down the center of each tortilla. Add a portion of the chickpea scramble on top of the filling.
  • Top each burrito with avocado slices, cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. If desired, sprinkle some vegan cheese and salsa on top.
  • Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up from the bottom to create a burrito and serve.