Crock Barley Bean Corn Burrito Filling
Transform your burrito nights with this hearty and flavorful Crock Barley Bean Corn Burrito Filling, a slow-cooker delight that's packed with wholesome ingredients and bold seasonings. Featuring a satisfying blend of tender pearled barley, protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes, this vegetarian filling is simmered to perfection in a spiced vegetable broth with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Not only does this recipe deliver incredible texture and vibrant flavors, but it also requires minimal prep – simply combine everything in your crockpot and let it work its magic for a nutrient-packed, fuss-free dinner. Perfect for stuffing into tortillas, this filling can be garnished with fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lime for a fresh finishing touch. Ideal for meal prep, it stores well in the fridge or freezer, ensuring easy, delicious meals throughout the week! Keywords: barley burrito filling, slow cooker vegetarian recipe, healthy burrito filling, easy crockpot dinners, plant-based meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pearled barley
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 cup Sweet corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
- 1 lime Fresh lime juice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the pearled barley under cold water in a fine mesh sieve and set aside.
Place the barley, black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes with their juices, diced onion, and minced garlic in a slow cooker (crockpot).
Add vegetable broth, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or until the barley is tender and the mixture has thickened. Stir occasionally if possible.
Once cooked, taste the filling and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or spices to your preference.
Serve the burrito filling warm in tortillas, topped with fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 826 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 561 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
