Calling all lovers of Mexican and vegan cuisine, discover the recipe for the delicious vegan burrito with grilled vegetables, a simple meal to prepare and good for your health. This dish will transport you directly to Mexico with its Mediterranean flavors.
The essential ingredients of a grilled vegetable vegan burrito
To prepare this delicious burrito, it is necessary to ensure that all the ingredients are gathered. So here’s what you need:
- Wheat or corn tortillas: 4 to 8 tortillas, depending on size and personal preferences.
- Various vegetables (peppers, onions, zucchinis, eggplants): about 2 of each vegetable, sliced or cubed for grilling.
- Whole rice: 1 cup of raw whole rice, which will yield approximately 3 cups once cooked.
- Red or black beans : 1 can (about 400 g) of beans, drained and rinsed.
- Homemade Salsa: approximately 1 cup of salsa, adjust according to taste.
- Avocado: 1 to 2 ripe avocados, crushed or sliced.
- Lime : 1 lime for the juice, to add to the avocado or to use as garnish.
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Salsa, the essential accompaniment to the burrito
If you wish to give an even more Mexican touch to your burrito, consider adding a generous splash of homemade salsa. For this spicy sauce, you will need:
- Tomatoes : 3-4 ripe medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped.
- Red Onion: 1 small red onion, finely chopped.
- Fresh Coriander : 1/4 cup of fresh coriander leaves, chopped.
- Jalapeño pepper: 1 small jalapeño pepper (or more, depending on taste), seeded and finely chopped. Adjust the quantity based on the desired level of spiciness.
- Lime juice: The juice of 1 lime, to add freshness and acidity.
- Salt : A pinch, to adjust according to taste.
Do not hesitate to let your imagination run free in the preparation of this spice-flavored condiment.
The preparation of grilled vegetables
To succeed in this recipe, you need to first choose the right vegetables that will make up the filling of your burrito. Opt for fresh and colorful veggies, in season, to make the dish even more visually appealing. For example:
- Peppers (red, green or yellow): 2 medium-sized peppers, seeded and cut into strips or pieces.
- Onions (red or white): 2 medium onions, peeled and sliced into rings or half moons.
- Zucchini (green or yellow): 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds or lengthwise.
- Eggplants : 1 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds or lengthwise depending on preference.
- Red cabbage: ¼ of red cabbage, finely sliced.
Once you’ve chosen your vegetables, also consider using a suitable cooking oil to grill them. The olive oil, for example, is ideal for this task as it handles high cooking temperatures very well.
Making the grilled vegetable vegan burrito
Once your ingredients and accessories are ready, here are the steps to prepare your burrito:
- Clean and cut your vegetables into medium-sized pieces.
- Place them in a dish, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast your vegetables in the oven or on the barbecue for about 20 minutes, regularly checking their cooking.
- Meanwhile, cook the brown rice and heat up your red or black beans. Also prepare the homemade salsa if you want to add a spicy touch to your recipe.
- Peel an avocado and cut it into thin slices. Add a few drops of lime juice to give it a unique flavor and prevent it from turning black.
The assembly of the vegan burrito
When all these elements are ready, it’s time to assemble your burrito:
- Place a tortilla on a plate or on a clean, flat workspace.
- Add a generous portion of brown rice forming a horizontal line in the center of the tortilla.
- Use your grilled vegetables to complete this line of rice: choose several and arrange them harmoniously.
- Depending on your taste, add red or black beans, salsa, and slices of avocado.
- To finish, fold the sides of the tortilla inward, tighten well without crushing the filling, then roll the burrito up from the bottom. Keep it tight to prevent the filling from escaping during consumption.
Enjoy your delicious vegan burrito with grilled vegetables accompanied by a tasty Mexican beer, for instance, or a glass of lemon water for a refreshing and healthy meal.