We love this easy, nutrient-packed, vegan Lentil Spinach Burrito! Great for busy weeknights.
This easy, 8-ingredient lentil burrito is a perfect meal for busy weeknights! They’re packed with lots of healthy plant-based fuel to help keep your body satisfied and energized. The ingredients and flavors are similar to my favorite Lentil Spinach Soup recipe… but in delicious burrito form!
We make this dish often because it’s so simple, flavorful, and pleasantly filling. Plus lentils are an incredible source of protein, fiber, and nutrients (and so inexpensive!) I also love pulling the leftovers out of the fridge for quick snacks or as a protein-packed chip dip! (And if you’re looking for more lentil inspiration, check out: 50 Amazing Vegan Lentil Recipes.)
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Lentil Spinach Burritos
Ingredients
- 1 cup green/brown lentils (uncooked)
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 3 oz. baby spinach (or more)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 4 large tortillas
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook lentils: pour about 4-5 cups water and lentils in a saucepan. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well in a colander.*
- While lentils are cooking, dice onion and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over med-high, saute onion for 7-8 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, and oregano. Saute for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to med-low. Add cooked lentils and tomatoes with juice. Heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in spinach and let cook 1-2 minutes to slightly wilt. Salt to taste.
- Spoon the mixture onto tortillas, and top with more fresh spinach if desired. Roll up tightly, tucking in one or both ends.
Notes
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Enjoying these Lentil Spinach Burritos? Also feel free to check out the full “Main Dish” vegan recipe archives on the site for more tasty plant based inspiration! (Or try another one of our lentil favorites: this cozy Smoky Tomato Lentil Soup!)
I made this tonight – really good! It never made it to a tortilla, though – I ate it right from the pan!
So great to hear, Wendy! I like your style – just grab a spoon and dig in! 🙂
My kids just would not go near anything lentils. I will try out your recipe in hopes that they would start to consume it for the love of burritos.
Hope they enjoy!
Made this today. It’s good except it was musy. I used a little red crush pepper. You can use same recipe with pasta.
Hi Carol! Thanks for sharing!