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Authentic Mexican and Vegan Pinto Bean Burritos

burrito pinto beans Aug 15, 2025

Authentic Mexican & Vegan Pinto Bean Burritos

Serving Size & Time

Servings: ~12–14 burritos (depending on tortilla size)
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes pressure cooking & prep)

Ingredients

Beans

2 (16 oz) bags dried pinto beans
8 cups water
1 tbsp salt
1 onion, peeled and halved
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tsp vegetable broth powder or paste

For Burritos

Large flour tortillas (10–12 inch, about 12–14)
Optional toppings/fillings: salsa, vegan sour cream, hot sauce, lettuce, avocado, or rice

Instructions

Cook the beans.
- Rinse pinto beans well.
- Add beans, water, salt, onion, and garlic to the Instant Pot.
- Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow to natural release fully.
Season & blend.
- Remove onion pieces if desired. Stir in vegetable broth powder.
- Reserve some cooking liquid in a separate bowl.
- Use an immersion blender to mash beans to your desired consistency (smooth or chunky), adding reserved liquid as needed for creaminess.
Assemble burritos.
- Warm a tortilla in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Spread a generous scoop of beans onto the tortilla. Add any extra fillings if desired.
- Fold into a burrito shape.
Seal (optional).
- For fresh burritos, place seam side down in a hot pan for 1–2 minutes to seal.
- For freezer burritos, skip sealing, wrap tightly, and freeze for later.
Serve.
- Enjoy with salsa, vegan sour cream, hot sauce, or extra toppings of choice.

✨ These burritos are authentic, hearty, freezer-friendly, and perfect for meal prep!

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