Viva Veg: Bring on the Burritos!

There is nothing quite like a fresh burrito, wrapped in a homemade tortilla with lettuce, salsa, guacamole and the rest of your preferred fixings. It’s easy to stop by your favorite burrito joint, but it is also easy to whip up some of these classic flavors at home. Quick, easy and delicious, just the way you like it. Though burritos are often associated with meat, these varieties are for the vegetarian crowd (though we're sure they're guaranteed to hook the carnivores, too)!

The trick is to have pre-made tortillas and fillings ready to go. Lime Cilantro Black Bean Burritos are a cinch with fresh diced tomato, sliced avocado and minced onion making it simply delicious. For the classic mix of sweet and savory with a touch of spice, Chili Sweet Potato Burritos are filled with tender oven roasted diced sweet potatoes sprinkled with cayenne, ancho chile and cocoa sugar on a bed of fresh sliced grape tomatoes for a filling vegetarian dish. Pumpkin Cotija nods to the fall season with creamy pumpkin and salty crumbled cotija for a burrito packed with flavor and spice.

Next time you’re in the mood, forget the take-out shop! Look no further than your kitchen for a quick burrito that is easy, fresh and always delicioso!

Lime Cilantro Black Bean Burritos

• 4 cups black beans, cooked
• 4 whole wheat tortillas
• 4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 limes, zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 small onion, minced
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 ripe avocado
• Salt and pepper to taste

Chili Sweet Potato Burritos

• 3 sweet potatoes, washed and cubed
• 4 whole wheat tortillas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ancho powder
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon cane sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa
• Salt and pepper to taste

Pumpkin Cotija Burrito

• 2 small pumpkins, about 3 pounds
• 4 whole wheat tortillas
• 4 ounces cotija, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground ancho chile
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste