Gluten-Free Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
Satisfy your cravings with this easy and flavorful Gluten-Free Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito recipe! Packed with perfectly seasoned black beans, fluffy white rice, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, this dish delivers a hearty and protein-rich meal that’s both gluten-free and irresistibly delicious. Aromatic onions and garlic are sautéed to perfection, then combined with pantry staples like chili powder and cumin for a bold burst of flavor. Wrapped in soft, gluten-free tortillas and finished with fresh cilantro and zingy salsa, these burritos offer a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and fresh textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or quick lunch prep. Serve them hot and watch them disappear—family-friendly, customizable, and utterly satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese, gluten-free
- 8 units Gluten-free tortillas
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Salsa
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cooked rice, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
Warm the gluten-free tortillas according to the package instructions to make them pliable.
Place an equal portion of the cheesy bean and rice mixture onto each tortilla.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the filling.
Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides as you go to form a burrito.
Serve the burritos immediately with salsa on the side or atop.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.8 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 6608 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 389.9 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.4 g | 180% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 84.1 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1296 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2686 mg | 57% | |
*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.
