Cheesy Vegetable Burritos
Cheesy vegetable burritos are filled with tender zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, tomato, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese. Baking creates a comforting vegetarian meal with a creamy filling and bubbling cheese topping.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- oven
- Steamer basket
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini sliced
- 2 small yellow squash sliced
- 1 large bell pepper chopped
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese grated and divided
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 13 × 9-inch baking dish.
- Place the zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper in a steamer basket.
- Steam the vegetables for 8–10 minutes until just tender.
- Drain the steamed vegetables thoroughly.
- Combine the steamed vegetables, tomato, onion, parsley, sour cream, and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Divide the vegetable filling evenly among the flour tortillas.
- Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll it tightly around the filling.
- Arrange the burritos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the burritos.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the burritos are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Allow the burritos to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve these burritos with tomato salsa, guacamole, shredded lettuce, or a fresh salad. Complete the meal with dishes from our Mexican Recipes, Tex-Mex Recipes, or Salad Recipes.Recipe Notes
Drain the steamed vegetables thoroughly so the filling does not make the tortillas soggy. Do not overfill the burritos, and place them seam-side down to prevent them from opening during baking. Browse our Casserole Recipes for more family-friendly oven meals.Variations
Add black beans, sweetcorn, jalapeño, spinach, or cooked rice to the filling. Monterey Jack can be replaced with Cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend. For more meat-free ideas, visit our Vegetarian Recipes and Cheese Recipes.Wine Advice
A crisp Pinot Grigio balances the rich sour cream and melted cheese. A fresh Sauvignon Blanc also pairs well with the zucchini, peppers, and parsley.Nutrition values
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 14 g | Sodium: 780 mg | Sugar: 5 g