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Vegan Burritos

Hearty and flavor-packed vegan burritos wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, loaded with perfectly seasoned plant-based mince, fluffy white rice, sweet yellow corn kernels, diced red bell peppers, and fresh cilantro. Served with a side of creamy pink chipotle-mayo sauce.

35 min Tex-Mex / Fusión 4 servings
Vegan Burritos

The story behind

This recipe is ultimate proof that comfort food doesn't need animal products to be completely mouthwatering. Closely matching the rich textures and vibrant colors of the original photo, these burritos combine the warmth of rice and savory seasoned plant mince with the bright, sweet crunch of fresh corn and bell peppers. When sliced in half, they reveal a beautiful rainbow of perfectly balanced ingredients. They are wonderful for a meal prep lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or a relaxed weekend feast where you want something satisfying, wholesome, and genuinely delicious.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green chili. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and the peppers soften.
  2. 2
    Add the hydrated textured soy protein or plant mince to the skillet. Immediately season with ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
  3. 3
    Stir the sweet yellow corn kernels into the mince mixture and cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors combine. Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh chopped cilantro.
  4. 4
    To assemble the burritos, lay a warm, large flour tortilla on a clean work surface.
  5. 5
    Spoon a base of cooked white rice in the center of the tortilla (about 3-4 tablespoons).
  6. 6
    Top the rice with a generous portion of the seasoned corn and plant mince filling.
  7. 7
    Fold the two opposite sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose the burrito completely.
  8. 8
    Place the rolled burritos seam-side down on a hot skillet or griddle over medium heat for 1 minute per side to toast lightly and seal the edge.
  9. 9
    In a small ramekin, whisk the vegan mayonnaise and chipotle sauce together until a smooth, light-pink sauce forms.
  10. 10
    Slice the burritos in half diagonally to showcase the colorful layered filling and serve warm alongside the pink dipping sauce, exactly like the image.

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