An easy, nutrient-packed, vegan Lentil Spinach Burrito recipe! So simple to make, satisfying, and great for busy weeknights.
This easy, 8 ingredient lentil burrito is a great meal for busy weeknights.
It is filled with healthy plant-based protein and fiber, and uses mostly pantry staple ingredients.
Plus it is simple to make and so satisfying.
The ingredients and flavors are similar to my favorite Lentil Spinach Soup recipe. But in delicious burrito form!
Ingredients for Lentil Burritos
For this recipe you will need:
- Green lentils or brown lentils: These have an earthy taste and hold their shape well after cooking. (Red lentils will not work for this recipe.)
- Yellow onion: Or you can use sweet onion or white onion instead.
- Fresh garlic cloves: Or substitute dried garlic powder if needed.
- Ground cumin: I also like to include smoked paprika with the cumin, but this is optional.
- Dried oregano
- Diced tomatoes: Either regular or fire-roasted work great.
- Fresh baby spinach: You could also try this with baby kale or other greens instead.
- Tortillas: I try to find whole grain tortillas when possible. Be sure to use gluten-free if needed.
Serving
Dairy-free cheese: Top with your favorite vegan cheese shreds or vegan feta cheese crumbles.
Make it spicy: Add hot sauce to taste before serving, or include a dash of cayenne pepper to the lentil mixture.
Storing
Store the leftover lentil mixture in an airtight container in the fridge. We find it keeps well for about 3-4 days.
Tip: I also enjoy the leftovers as a quick snack (eaten like a salad) or a protein-packed chip dip!
For more inspiration, also browse all vegan lentil recipes or spinach recipes.
Lentil Spinach Burritos
Ingredients
- 1 cup green/brown lentils (uncooked)
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 3 oz. fresh baby spinach (or more)
- 4 large tortillas (gluten-free if desired)
Instructions
- Cook lentils*: Pour about 4-5 cups water and lentils (rinsed + drained) in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. 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 medium-high, sauté onion for 7-8 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, and oregano. Stir and sauté for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-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
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Sodium: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.
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Jennifer
This was a great tasting super simple meal! I cooked the lentils in my instant pot (1:2 lentil to water ratio, 10-12 minutes), so no need to drain after cooking. I added the smoked paprika like you suggested, and the flavour was spot on!
Thanks for sharing another wonderful weeknight recipe!!
Kaitlin
Excellent! Thanks a lot for sharing your instant pot method for lentils as well - very helpful! Thrilled to hear you found another recipe you enjoy.
Emily
The flavors are delicious, but sadly this recipe doesn't account for all the leftover water the lentils were cooked in. Unfortunately you end up with a soggy burrito.
Kaitlin
Hi Emily! Glad you enjoyed the flavors. The instructions in step 1 say to "drain well in a colander" after cooking to remove the excess water from lentils. Hopefully that clears it up if you ever want to give it another go!
Karen
Made this and it was awesome. All it needed was some bitchin' chipotle sauce.
Kaitlin
So great to hear and thanks for sharing! Such a fantastic idea adding that sauce for more flavor - good call!
Carol
Made this today. It's good except it was mushy. I used a little red crush pepper. You can use same recipe with pasta.
Kaitlin McGinn
Hi Carol! Thanks for sharing!
Wendy T
I made this tonight - really good! It never made it to a tortilla, though - I ate it right from the pan!
Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
So great to hear, Wendy! I like your style - just grab a spoon and dig in!