Base Batch Ingredients

• 10 flour tortillas
• 3 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 8 oz mushrooms, chopped or sliced
• 2-3 cups cooked frozen kale, drained if watery
• 1 packet taco seasoning, or seasoning to taste
• 1 jar salsa, about 16 oz
• Splash of water or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the black beans.
2. Add the beans to a bowl or pan and lightly mash them, leaving some beans whole for texture.
3. Warm a large pan over medium heat with a splash of water or oil.
4. Add the bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and mushrooms.
5. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
6. Stir in the cooked kale and season the vegetable mixture to taste.
7. Warm the mashed black beans separately, or add them to the pan if you want one mixed filling.
8. Lay out one tortilla at a time.
9. Add a portion of beans, vegetables, and about 1/4 cup salsa.
10. Roll tightly into a burrito.
11. Repeat until all burritos are assembled.

Make It More Filling

• Extra-firm tofu - shred or crumble, season with taco seasoning, and bake until firmer before adding to the burritos.
• TVP - rehydrate with hot water, a small spoonful of vegan beef bouillon, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then stir it into the beans or vegetable filling.
• Nutritional yeast - stir into the vegetables or tofu for a savory boost.
• Extra greens - add more kale or spinach if you want the filling to stretch further.

Optional Tofu Method

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
2. Shred or crumble extra-firm tofu into a bowl.
3. Season with taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, or a mix you like.
4. Spread the tofu on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, tossing halfway, until the tofu is firmer and slightly crisp around the edges.
6. For a saucier filling, move the baked tofu to a pan with taco seasoning and a splash of water. Heat until thickened.

Storage

Reheating