These freezer cauliflower rice black bean burritos are lighter but just as tasty as the original! Loaded with veggies, salsa, black beans and cheese, and so convenient to have stocked in your freezer.
I normally get a little sad at this time of year, when the ‘back to school’ ads are going nuts and the trees in Calgary start to show a few yellow leaves.
But this year, fall is what I’m excited about…we are having another Lunch Prep Challenge, our move is long behind us (thank goodness), and we have a new family member on the way.
And it definitely helps that we have had an absolutely amazing summer, full of fun holidays and family adventures. I don’t know what it was about this summer but I’ve been 150% committed to making the most of it.
One thing that has really helped us make our way through our summer bucket list is having lots of healthy meals stocked up in the freezer. I have been so excited to share today’s Freezer Cauliflower Rice Black Bean Burritos with you, because they have been one of our favorite convenient meals this summer!
I made my own cauliflower rice for this recipe, but if you are so lucky as to find pre-riced cauliflower in your grocery store, save yourself some time and some dishes and buy that instead 😉
The cauliflower rice is cooked up with some red onion and bell pepper in taco seasoning.
Now. This makes one seriously large batch: 12 burritos. If you are not feeling so committed to the rolling and wrapping part of this meal prep recipe, you might want to halve it.
But if you are willing to put in the time to do the full batch, you won’t regret it…these cauliflower rice black bean burritos are filling, delicious, and so so convenient!!
Swapping the rice in these burritos with cauliflower rice lightens things up significantly. They are filling, but not so filling you feel like you need to unbutton the pants…not that I’d ever do that. That’s what maternity leggings are for, right? 😉
Anyway, you won’t be left feeling hungry after eating these guys. Feel free to mix up the veggies you use, the seasoning (maybe swap for one of these 7 Easy Dry Rubs for Meat or Veggies?), and you could even go low-carb and ditch the tortilla. I don’t know how that would freeze, but a low carb burrito bowl could make for a tasty supper, #amiright?
These freezer cauliflower rice black bean burritos might be perfect to get your kids to help out with…you could form a little assembly line and have them help you scoop on the toppings, sprinkle cheese, and roll!
So happy to finally share this recipe with you. Here’s a video to show just how easy they are to make!
Tips for perfect freezer cauliflower rice black bean burritos
- wrap in plastic wrap, then store in a gallon freezer bag
, or a re-usable storage container if you have the space, and store in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freezer for up to 3 months - shortcut: use pre-riced cauliflower (you may need to cook for slightly longer depending on the size of the ‘rice’)
- swaps: bell pepper for zucchini or asparagus, omit the tortilla for a low carb burrito bowl, red salsa for salsa verde, taco seasoning for fajita seasoning
- more freezer-friendly meals: 7 Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffins, Healthy Baked Cauliflower Chickpea Samosas, Lasagna Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
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if you have the space, and store in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freezer for up to 3 monthsWatch the video below to see exactly how I prepped my Freezer Cauliflower Rice Black Bean Burritos. They are so easy! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel, or on Facebook.
Freezer Cauliflower Rice Black Bean Burritos
Ingredients
Cauliflower Rice
- 1 head of cauliflower cut into small florets (or 6 cups riced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
Burritos
- 12 large tortillas
- 19 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed
- 4 cups shredded cheese mozza, cheddar, monterey jack all work
- 16 oz jar of salsa
Other toppings
- avocado slices
- sour cream or greek yogurt
Instructions
- To rice your cauliflower, either use a box grater, or pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until uniform and fine.
- Heat oil in a large pan and cook the onions and bell pepper until soft, roughly 5 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower rice and taco seasoning and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously so everything is coated in the seasoning.
- When cauliflower rice is slightly soft (not mushy), remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Assemble burritos: roughly ½ cup of the cauliflower rice mixture, topped with 2 spoonfuls of black beans, 2 spoons of salsa and ⅓ cup of shredded cheese.
- Roll and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Storage:Store wrapped in plastic and in a storage container or large freezer bag. They are good in the fridge for 2-3 days and the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To Re-heat:Unwrap and heat in the microwave on a paper towel in 30 second increments, flipping each time, until heated through. Crisp up in a frying or grill pan, or on a George Foreman grill.
SnowMutt
Filling, nutritious, and a clever choice of ingredients for the sake of freezing and reheating, but mistakes spice for a flavor and completely dodges umami, sweetness, AND acid. Avocado and sour cream to serve are pmuch required for fat and acid. Less cauliflower rice, for sure. Maybe add some sugar to the onions and bell pepper and let it all caramelize before adding the c. rice. I’d also add some tomato paste (since diced tomatoes will produce too much water while reheating), corn, a sprinkle of lime juice, and a generous handful of chopped cilantro to adjust for those desperately missing elements. Might be dope with some smoked or roasted hatch chiles, too. Great start, but needs some tszujing.
Samantha
What about maybe baking them together in like a pan kind of like enchiladas with out the sauce? Think it would work? Or freezing the innards and assembling into burritos later. GF tortillas work so much different, it would be better to cook it all first then assemble into a burrito later with those probably.
Denise
Hi Samantha! I actually have a cauliflower rice enchilada casserole if that’s what you’re asking? Here’s the link: https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/cauliflower-rice-chicken-enchilada-casserole/
Ana
Do you thaw in fridge first, or just reheat from frozen?
Denise
Hi Ana! I have had better luck thawing first. But in a pinch you can thaw in the microwave (on a paper towel). They are best crisped up in a pan or on a sandwich press/grill
Rachelle
I have made this several times and my family loves it. It’s super quick and easy! Thanks for sharing!
Denise
I am so happy you’ve been enjoying this recipe! Thank you so much for leaving a review!
Jennifer Hackett
I have made this recipe several times served with a dollop of salsa and sour cream. Always a big hit with my three boys. These burritos are filling and perfect for a meatless Monday meal .
Denise
So happy to hear that! Thanks so much for your review, Jennifer!
Denise
Hi Judi! I think that would work! Cauliflower rice freezes well 🙂
Robbin
Hi! This looks amazing! I’ve never made cauliflower rice! I’ve read other places that you have to drain it or squeeze it after you grate it. Do you need to do that with your recipe? Thank you!
Denise
Hi Robbin! I don’t squeeze it out after grating, I think people usually squeeze it out after cooking? I didn’t squeeze mine at all, but after thawing there is a bit of liquid. Crisping it up on a sandwich press or in a frying pan helps.
Sera
Why have I never thought to do cauliflower rice with black beans? Genius! Thanks!
Denise
They are so good together! Thanks, Sera 🙂