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Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos Freezer Meal

Published: Jan 16, 2021 · Modified: Mar 10, 2023 by Ginny · This post may contain affiliate links.

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These easy-to-make Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos Freezer Meal are delicious, filling, and great for meal prepping. Best of all, they take less than 25 minutes!

Wrapping the breakfast burritos for the freezer and meal prepping.
Easy to Make Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos for the Freezer!
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1 🍽️ Why This Recipe Works
2 🌯 Ingredients
3 📝 Instructions
4 📌 Expert Tips
5 Recipe FAQs
6 Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

This recipe is so easy to make! Even without meat, it is very hearty. The burritos are on the smaller side but oh-so-filling, especially when you serve it with a nice cup of morning coffee. They’re cheesy and delicious and taste amazing.

Typically, when I freezer cook and meal prep, I make extremely large quantities to last us a while. But since we now have a smaller freezer, I’ve had to make my freezer cooking batches a little smaller.

This recipe makes 12 burritos. This is fine for the two of us. It’s about two weeks worth of breakfasts and I also had some ready-made pancakes in the freezer. If you have a larger household just double or triple the recipe. It’s still cheap and delicious. Make sure to check out the Freezer Tips and Storage Times Printable to know how long to safely keep your food frozen.

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🍽️ Why This Recipe Works

It’s Easy: Making these burritos is so easy can be done in just 25 minutes. What’s better than that?

Tasty: Eating a tasty breakfast is so easy when you have recipes like this one. You won’t regret it!

12 Burritos: Whether you are feeding a group of people or are meal prepping, having a dozen burritos per batch is amazing.

🌯 Ingredients

All of the ingredients with labels for the breakfast burritos laid out on the counter.
Simple Ingredients for a Delicious Meal Prep Breakfast!

Beans in Sauce – In this case, the brand matters. I used Goya as those are the most authentic. If you just get the can of beans without the sauce, the burritos will be too dry. The beans in the sauce makes all the difference!

It gives a nice Spanish flavor to every part of the burrito and eliminates the need for additional seasonings aside from salt and pepper. I’m partial to the Goya brand (no, I’m not being paid to say this) because it’s the brand I grew up eating. Look for the red can, not the blue. Those are the ones with sauce.

Update: A reader brought to my attention that the particular can of beans I recommend has ham flavoring. I didn’t notice this! If you are unable to find another variety without ham flavoring, simply add a small amount of tomato sauce to the pinto beans and add a few seasonings to make your own. Another idea is to use salsa. Whatever you use, just make sure it’s saucy, otherwise your burritos will be dry.

Rice – Use plain old white rice. You’ll want to have this cooked ahead of time. I will sometimes make it the night before and refrigerate it until I am ready to put the burritos together.

Flour Tortillas – We have a local hispanic store where I can pick up freshly made ones, but I used the prepackaged version for this recipe in case you are in an area where you can’t find fresh ones as easily.

📝 Instructions

three photos showing scrambling the eggs, heating the beans and then mixing them together to serve as the filling for the breakfast burrito.
Scramble the Eggs, Heat the Beans and Mix Them Together!

Step One: Measure ½ cup of white rice and cook as usual. Everyone has their own way of cooking rice. I used the stove top here, but recently have started using the Instant Pot. It all works, so use what you have.

Step Two: Scramble the eggs. Season as you please – I added milk, salt and pepper. Scoop them into a bowl temporarily.

Step Three: Pour the can of beans into pan and cook until heated through. It should only take three or four minutes.

Step Four: Add the cooked scrambled eggs and rice into the beans and mix thoroughly until combined. Set aside for about twenty minutes to let it cool down.

three photos showing filling the burritos, rolling them and then wrapping in foil for the freezer.
Fill the Burritos, Fold Them Tight, and Wrap in Foil

Step Five: Start forming your burritos. Add a small amount of the mixture into the center, sprinkle cheese on top, and then fold up burrito style.

Step Six: Pack them individually in aluminum foil and then place them into freezer safe Ziploc bags.

📌 Expert Tips

To reheat, unwrap one burrito and place it on a small plate. Microwave for 90 seconds, turning over every 30 seconds.

This is a great recipe for mix-and-match meal prepping. I have been known to add a few leftovers from the previous night’s dinner into these burritos. I included some leftover sautéed veggies last week, and I got a great deal on shrimp, so they may end up in next week’s burritos!

Recipe FAQs

Can I add meat?

Yes, add meat to the breakfast burritos. Sausage or bacon would both be pretty delicious. We usually skip the meat to save a little money, but it does taste good too.

How do you reheat burritos?

You should place them on a plate and heat them in the microwave for a total of 90 seconds. I recommend turning them every 30 seconds, so they cook evenly.

How long do burritos last in the fridge?

If you want to have some in the fridge and ready to serve in the mornings, they will last around three days. Just keep them airtight and heat them before eating, and you will be good to go.

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wrapped breakfast burritos on foil and getting ready for the freezer

Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

Easy meal prep vegetarian breakfast burritos that are freezer friendly. No more excuses for not having a healthy breakfast on the go! 
4.67 from 3 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Hispanic
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 burritos
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Ginny

Ingredients

  • 1 can Beans in Sauce Goya in the red can
  • 6 Eggs
  • 2 cups Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup White Rice cooked
  • 12 Flour Tortillas

Instructions

  • Start with one cup of cooked rice. I used my Instant Pot, but you can easily cook this on the stove.
  • In a skillet, make scrambled eggs. Season to your preferences. Set aside when cooked.
  • Pour the can of beans in sauce into the skillet and heat them through. It will take about 3-4 minutes. 
  • Add the scrambled eggs and rice to the beans and mix thoroughly until it is well combined. Set aside to let it cool down.
  • Start forming the burritos. Add a small amount of the eggs/beans/rice mixture in the center, sprinkle cheese on top and fold it up burrito style. 
  • Pack burritos individually in aluminum foil and then add them to freezer safe bags.  
  • To reheat, unwrap one burrito on a small plate. Microwave for 90 seconds. Turning over every 30 seconds. 

Notes

Variations: Mix and match ingredients to use what you have. If you have leftover corn or a few chopped peppers, toss then in. This recipe is forgiving and really is more about making Vegetarian Burritos than being specific of what you put in them. Just know when you change the ingredients, the nutritional value will differ. 
Bean Choice: I highly recommend using Beans in Sauce.  Without it, the burritos may become dry. I use the red can of Goya for this recipe. 
Freezer: These will store well in a freezer safe Ziploc bag. Wrap each burrito up individually and then put inside the bag and seal to give the best protection from freezer burn This also helps just grab one out of the freezer, seal back up and go. 
To reheat, unwrap one burrito and place it on a small plate. Microwave for 90 seconds, turning over every 30 seconds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.

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About Ginny

Hi!

Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.

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  1. Bindi U says

    December 11, 2023 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    yummy!!

    Reply
  2. Christine says

    October 22, 2023 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    Wow these are amazing! Didn’t find my rice (just moved) but used bulgur, yummy! Couldn’t find the beans at the store so I used a corn salsa with cannellini beans. Perfect breakfast for my husband since he has to be at work at 5:00 AM.

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      November 15, 2023 at 4:42 pm

      Great news!!!

      Reply
  3. Sam says

    December 08, 2022 at 10:48 am

    4 stars
    These were very simple and ended up tasting quite nice. I’m tight on cash so I was looking for a recipe with few ingredients 😛 We can’t get that size of beans in Newfoundland so I just used two “regular” sized cans of Heinz tomato sauce beans and then sauteed some onions with the beans and added a bit of extra cheese. They’re tastier than I thought they’d be since there wasn’t any “Mexican” type spices in the recipe! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      January 10, 2023 at 3:16 pm

      That’s super!! So happy for you!

      Reply
  4. christina says

    April 28, 2018 at 10:34 am

    This is a really simple and good recipe – I added a seeded jalapeno for flavor, and toasted the tortilla so it doesn’t get as mushy when you microwave it later.

    Reply
  5. Stine says

    January 16, 2017 at 12:58 am

    OMG!!! These are going straight to pinterest hall of fame(and in my stomach)
    Normally I’m not much for breakfast burritos but these are delicious.
    To make it cheaper I substituted some of your ingredients with a can of cheap baked beans, a package of taco seasoning and leftover Cuban rice and beans, and added some baby spinach.
    Best ever burritos!!!

    Reply
  6. Clarissa says

    January 13, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Is there a recommended way to heat these in the oven from frozen? I prefer to skip the microwave as much as possible.

    Reply
    • Jazmin Rode says

      January 16, 2016 at 10:52 am

      I strictly use the microwave for these so I’m afraid I can’t help much. I would only bake them long enough to heat them through as everything inside is already cooked.

      Reply
    • christina says

      April 28, 2018 at 10:36 am

      I would thaw them in the fridge over night, then brush with a little olive oil and pop in the oven @ 350 degrees for 20 min – turning them over half way

      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    January 29, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Hello, I just wanted to let you know that I found this recipe through the search for roundups on Learn to Blog hangouts.It looked so yummy that I used it in my first ever round up that I created yesterday. Here is a link to view it if you are interested, http://thirtysomethingsupermom.com/7-freezer-table-breakfast-ideas/ As I said, I am new to roundups so I hope I did everything right. If there is anything you feel I need to change, I would be more than happy to do so. Thank you for the great recipe! You can delete this comment now if you would like:)

    Reply
    • Jazmin Rode says

      February 02, 2015 at 11:33 pm

      Thanks for including me, Melissa! 😀

      Reply
  8. Rose says

    November 25, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    U could also use quinoa in place of the rice or a little of each. Also a little hot sauce would ramp up your metabolism.

    Reply
  9. Robin says

    November 22, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    Love this idea! My daughter and I are making 20 mini ones for her and her brothers lunches this week. Thanks for the great idea!!

    Reply
  10. G Wright says

    September 19, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    I love your site & can’t wait to try these, i am a vegetarian so it is nice to find these. I also love freezer cooking & lived that way for yrs with 3 sons at home.

    Reply
  11. Deirdre Henry says

    March 24, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I have never had Burritos but this breakfast looks mouth-watering and am going to make them. There is nothing that my husband won’t eat in this (well, maybe the rice but I’m not telling) so am looking forward to making these. Thanks for recipe.

    Reply
    • Jazmin Rode says

      March 25, 2014 at 5:13 am

      Thanks, Deirdre! I hope you and your husband enjoy it. The flavors are so great in this burrito that your husband will barely even notice the rice.:)

      Reply
  12. The Muzzarellis says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    This recipe looks delicious and easy – perfect for a vegetarian like me – and a busy mom also! When I went to buy the ingredients, I noticed the Goya beans in the sauce contain “ham flavor” – not vegetarian at all! Just wanted to let you know so other people who are vegetarians are aware…are you aware of another brand of beans in sauce that don’t contain meat?

    Reply
    • Jazmin Rode says

      March 25, 2014 at 5:26 am

      I’m not aware of any other beans in sauce brands but if there’s nothing else available I think mixing salsa or a can of flavored tomato sauce would give a similar effect. Just be sure to season to taste. 🙂

      Reply
  13. SaraScott says

    February 25, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    These are really fabulous! I made these a few weeks ago and stuck them in the freezer. I used leftover white rice and a can of chili beans (eggs and cheese, too) because that’s what I had on hand. My DH really liked them, too!

    Reply
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