Heart-Healthy Chorizo Burrito
Elevate your weeknight meal game with this flavorful and nutritious *Heart-Healthy Chorizo Burrito*! Crafted with protein-packed plant-based chorizo, fiber-rich black beans, and hearty brown rice, this recipe is wrapped in whole wheat tortillas for a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Sautéed with vibrant red bell peppers, onions, and garlic, every bite is infused with bold spices like chili powder and cumin, delivering rich, smoky flavors without compromising your heart health. Fresh baby spinach and creamy avocado add a boost of vitamins and healthy fats, while a squeeze of lime lends a zesty finish. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these burritos are the perfect guilt-free comfort food for busy nights. Serve warm and enjoy the balance of delicious, healthy ingredients packed in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Plant-based chorizo
- 4 pieces Whole wheat tortilla wraps
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 100 grams Baby spinach
- 1 cup Brown rice, cooked
- 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium Avocado, sliced
- 1 medium Lime, cut into wedges
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the plant-based chorizo to the vegetables, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is browned and heated through.
Add the cooked brown rice and black beans to the skillet. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the baby spinach, allowing it to wilt slightly from the residual heat.
Lay a whole wheat tortilla wrap flat on a clean surface. Spoon a quarter of the chorizo mixture along the center of the wrap.
Top with a few slices of avocado. Squeeze a wedge of lime over the filling for a fresh zing.
Fold the sides of the tortilla inwards, then roll it from the bottom up to form a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Serve the burritos immediately while warm, with extra lime wedges on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.8 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3788 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.1 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.8 g | 199% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 72.3 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 2975 mg | 63% | |
*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.
