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Published: May 21, 2020 by Cathy · This post may contain affiliate links

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Homemade Gluten Free Burritos

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Gluten free, dairy free burritos can be hard to find, so I'm very happy to share the homemade burritos that I've been enjoying with you. Naturally, you may vary your own ingredients according to personal preference. It's great to have a favourite standby that doesn't compromise your dietary requirements.

two burritos with lime and cilantro on black plate, viewed from above, with text
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Burrito Ingredients

These burritos are free from all grains and dairy. The degree to which you make your own ingredients or use purchased ones is up to you.

burrito ingredients set out with labels and viewed from above
These are the ingredients that I used to make these burritos this time.

Gluten Free Tortillas

You can use whatever tortillas you like for wrapping around your burrito filling, but my preference is this Gluten Free Tortilla recipe that my daughter developed or Cassava Flour Tortillas. They're as easy to make as pancakes, and have a slightly stretching quality that makes them perfect for wrapping and holding.

Taco-Seasoned Beef

Simply brown a pound of ground beef with taco seasoning. Make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning or use any taco seasoning you might have on hand. Just double check to make sure it's gluten free, if necessary.

I added some minced onion that I happened to have on hand, but that step is certainly optional. I've made these successfully with or without the onion.

Rice

Use your rice of choice, cooked according to the package directions.

Roasted Peppers

You could use roasted peppers from a jar, if you wish. However, roasting your own is very easy. Just take a pepper in the colour of your choice. I sliced two half peppers for variety in colour, and chopped up the remainder to set aside for salad.

Okay, so technically this isn't roasting. However, it give you a similar result without heating up your oven.

Heat up a skillet nice and hot. Add a splash of heat-tolerant oil such as avocado oil, and toss in the pepper slices. You'll have nice, slightly charred peppers in moments.

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Black Beans

I use canned black beans. You could certainly cook the beans from scratch, if you wish. Kenji Lopez-Alt says in this article on cooking black beans that you don't need to soak black beans before cooking, so that's good news!

Salsa

I use salsa from a jar. Choose the heat level that you prefer. If you happen to have a homemade salsa that you like, I'm sure it would work well here.

Yogurt

I used my dairy free Vegan Cashew Yogurt to make my burritos. Again, you can use your yogurt of choice, dairy free or otherwise.

Cilantro

Cilantro definitely is an individual taste that varies from one person to another. I enjoy it a lot, but if you don't, leave it out.

Avocado

Peel and slice your avocado fresh, just before serving. Avocados tend to darken quickly once they're open. If you squeeze a little lime juice over your avocado slices, they will stay fresh a little longer.

Lime

I like a little squeeze of lime on my burrito while I'm eating it. My husband doesn't tolerate citrus well, so he skips that step.

Your Individual Burritos

What do you like best on your burritos? Do yours need to be free from gluten or grains and dairy? Let me know in the comments following the recipe card. 🙂

How to Assemble Homemade Burritos

slightly charred strips of red and yellow peppers in cast iron frying pan

Slightly char strips of bell pepper in a lightly-oiled pan.

gluten free tortilla lying flat on wooden board

For each serving, set out a nice, big, soft tortilla.

narrow strip of ground beef spread across a tortilla

Spread some seasoned ground beef across the centre of the tortilla.

white rice on ground beef on tortilla

Add some rice over the beef.

strips of peppers added to tortilla filling

Arrange strips of bell peppers.

Add some beans.

salsa spread across tortilla filling

Next, spread on the salsa.

yogurt drizzled over burrito filling

Drizzle on some yogurt.

cilantro added to burrito filling

Sprinkle on chopped cilantro.

sliced avocado added to burrito

Add avocado slices drizzled in lime juice.

one side of tortilla folded over burrito filling

Begin to wrap burrito by folding one side of the tortilla over the filling.

bottom of burrito folded up

Turn up the bottom of the burrito.

wrapped burrito with second side of tortilla folded in

Finally, turn in the second side of the tortilla, completing the wrapping of your burrito.

Recipe

two homemade burritos cut with open ends exposed, with lime and cilantro on black plate
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Gluten Free, Dairy Free Burritos

Now you can enjoy burritos, even with dietary restrictions! These are wrapped in a soft, stretchy, grain-free tortilla and drizzled with dairy-free yogurt.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 burritos
Calories 418kcal
Author Cathy

Equipment

  • Cast iron pan

Ingredients

  • 8 fresh grain free tortillas
  • 1 yellow, cooking onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) avocado oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 coloured bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) avocado oil
  • 1 19 oz. (540 mL) can black beans drained
  • ½ cup (125 mL) salsa
  • ½ cup (125 mL) cashew yogurt
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • lime juice to squeeze over avocado
  • ¼ cup (4 g) fresh cilantro chopped
  • lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • If rice hasn't already been cooked, get it started first.
  • Place a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add first amount of oil. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring for a minute or two. Add the ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is all brown with no pink remaining.
  • Drain and rinse the beans. Warm them in a saucepan over medium-low heat with just a little water to keep them from sticking.
  • Place another heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add second amount of oil. Add sliced peppers. Let them char a little before stirring. Once they've nicely charred in a few places, remove them from the heat.
  • Slice the avocado and drizzle lime juice over the slices.
  • Assemble the burritos by spreading a little of each filling ingredient in a line across the centre of each tortilla. Be careful not to use too much, or they will be difficult to wrap.
  • Fold one side of a tortilla over the line of filling. Turn up the bottom. Fold over the opposite, and hold the burrito in your hands to eat it.

Notes

Burritos are great for customizing. If you let each person assemble their own, they can include the ingredients of their choice. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g
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