A simple refried bean burrito recipe filled with creamy refried beans and your favorite cheese. Loaded with flavor without the fuss!
I love making a bunch of these refried bean burritos and freezing them for easy dinners on those crazy nights. You can also add in any other ingredients you love!
This post was originally published on June 26, 2021.
These refried bean burritos are easily made vegan and gluten free using dairy free cheese and gluten free tortillas. They pair perfectly with Mexican coleslaw for a well rounded meal!
Ingredients
This family pleasing bean burrito recipe burrito is made with the simplest ingredients. Here's what you need:
- Refried beans - Make sure to use my easy homemade refried beans for the best result, especially if you're making a vegan bean burrtio!
- Dairy free shredded cheese - or regular if you prefer.
- Burrito sized flour tortillas - gluten free if needed.
How to Make a Refried Bean Burrito
In addition to being extremely delicious, they're also incredibly easy to make! I like to grill them up to seal the tortilla, but you can even skip that step if you want.
- Make the refried beans.
- Spread beans and cheese in the middle of a tortilla.
- Fold and grill the burritos if you prefer them crisp.
- Serve!
Bean Burrito Filling Ideas
My kids are purists and like to keep it simple most of the time. But that doesn't mean the rest of us have to be! Try adding in any of these other fillings:
- Keep this bean burrito vegan with Vegan Sour Cream, or use whatever kind you prefer.
- Guacamole
- Mexican Rice
- Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- Fresh Mexican Salsa
- Easy Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Vegan Chorizo
- Vegan Cotija Cheese or Queso Fresco
- Chopped or grilled onion
- Keep it a vegetarian bean burrito and add some melty cheese by including shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey jack cheese
- Add in extra protein with ground beef or chicken if you eat meat!
As mentioned before, I always use my recipe for vegan refried beans, but you can use any you like. You can also add extra flavor to the bean mixture no matter if they're pinto beans or black beans by stirring in taco seasoning or any of the following:
- Salt & pepper
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Oregano
What to Serve with Burritos
Pair these vegan bean burritos with any of the following plant based recipes:
Meal Prep and Storage Tips
Double, triple, or quadruple the recipe and save the rest for later! It is a great way to have grab and go meals.
- At the very least make the refried beans if you're making homemade.
- Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days before assembling the burritos.
- Once the burritos are put together you can refrigerate them for up to 3-5 days if your beans are fresh.
- Reheat the burritos in the microwave or oven.
How to Freeze Refried Bean Burritos
- Make the burritos and let them cool.
- Surround each individual burrito with parchment paper.
- Then wrap with aluminum foil.
- Put them in a plastic sealable freezer bag or wrap with plastic wrap.
- To reheat, unwrap the frozen burrito, then wrap it in a damp paper towel and heat in the microwave.
- You can also unwrap it and put it in the tin foil and heat it in the oven.
Preparation Tips
When making your own refreid bean burritos, keep the following in mind:
- Learn how to make beans for burritos homemade, or use canned to keep it simple.
- For a piping hot burrito, warm the beans a little before filling the tortillas.
- Your best bet is to use burrito sized tortillas. If you use smaller, you'll need to use less filling. Find gluten-free if needed.
- When grilling, place the seam side down first. This will help to seal it.
- The burrito should come off easily when flipping, if it is sticking then it needs to cook longer.
- If you accidentally burn it, don’t worry, it is easy to use a serrated knife to scrape off the burned surface.
More Vegan Recipes with Beans
Have plenty of beans on hand? Or just a big fan? Either way make sure to try these plant based recipes after you finish your refried bean burrito!
Refried Bean Burrito Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups refried beans , homemade or store bought (my recipe makes 3 cups)
- 1 ½ cups dairy free shredded cheese , or any cheese you prefer
- 6 burrito sized tortillas , gluten-free if needed
Instructions
- Add ½ cup beans to each tortilla.
- Top with ½ cup cheese.
- Fold sides of the tortilla in, then roll tortilla packing in the filling into a nice tight burrito closed on all sides.
- Place seam side down into a frying pan. I did not use or need any non stick surface. Cook on medium low for about 5 minutes, or until seam is sealed and tortilla is a deep brown. Burrito should come off easily, if it is sticking then it needs to cook longer. Check periodically being careful not to burn it. If you accidentally burn it, don’t worry, it is easy to use a serrated knife to scrape off the burned surface.
- Flip burrito to the other side and brown again for another 5 minutes. Grilling is optional but makes for the perfect burritos and makes them easier for kids to eat since it seals them.
- Serve!
Notes
- You can use my homemade refried beans or any you prefer. Just make sure you have about 3 cups. For the best flavor make my homemade beans!
Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.
Judy
Simple and delicious!
Sophia DeSantis
So glad you liked it Judy!
Sarah
These burritos are where it's AT! I added in some rice and fell in love. Going to try freezing them so I can have them all the time.
Ramya
sorry just saw this now will be making this and your other recipes with beans i never had burritos and mexican food before perfect for my after office meals will dm you if i make this and let you know how it goes Thanks Ramya
veggiesdontbite
Hope you enjoy it!
Ramya
Sorry I meant cant wait to make this soon for me i never had easy refried bean burrito before perfect for my after office meals love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday after work