Ultimate Vegan Burrito (Crunchwrap-Inspired!) – Minimalist Baker

By Illinois Digital News On Jun 9, 2023

Holding a vegan burrito stuffed with tofu taco meat, guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes

What started as a copycat Crunchwrap recipe turned into the ULTIMATE vegan burrito (and we’re not mad about it!). We left the fancy folding to the pros and focused on the flavors — and the result is even better!

These real-deal burritos are crunchy yet soft, fresh yet creamy, MEGA flavorful, and will bring you right back to your favorite drive-through moments. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes stand in your way. Let’s make burritos, friends!

Tofu, flour tortillas, lime, tomato, white bean queso, avocado, cabbage, salt, taco seasoning, and tortilla chips

These MIGHTY burritos begin with a smoky tofu taco “meat” made by seasoning crumbled tofu with our DIY taco seasoning (or using store-bought taco seasoning for ease!). The result is SO flavorful and protein-packed!

Pouring water over crumbled tofu and taco seasoning

Then we gather the remaining components: a creamy white bean queso, crunchy tortilla chips (to make it like a Crunchwrap!), vibrant guacamole, and fresh veggies.

Tortillas, veggies, tofu taco meat, guacamole, and queso for making vegan crunchwrap burritos

With our ingredients at the ready, it’s time to LAYER!

Flour tortilla layered with white bean queso, tofu taco meat, guacamole, tomatoes, and crushed tortilla chips

The final step is to seal in all the goodies, and you’ve got burritos that pack in protein, fiber, and healthy fats but taste like fast food in all the best ways! It’s sorcery.

Three sides folded on a burrito to show how to seal it

Close up shot of a vegan burrito inspired by a crunchwrap

We can’t WAIT for you to try this EPIC vegan burrito! It’s:

MEGA flavorful
Soft yet crunchy
Creamy
Fresh
Satisfying
& SO delicious!

This burrito is MIGHTY and protein-packed, making it perfect for refueling after a sweaty workout or for any time that HANGRY feeling strikes! Or invite some friends, blend up Fresh Strawberry Margaritas, and reminisce about the good old drive-through days!

The components (tofu taco meat + queso) would also be perfect for prepping in advance for making quick lunches or dinners throughout the week.

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If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

Bowl with a burrito cut in half and served with tortilla chips

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 (Burritos)

Course Entree

Cuisine Gluten-Free (optional), Vegan

Freezer Friendly No

Does it keep? 4-5 Days

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QUICK GUACAMOLE

1 large avocado (1 large avocado is ~226g with the pit)
1/2 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp sea salt

BURRITO

2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
2 roma tomatoes, chopped (2 tomatoes yield ~1 cup or 150 g)
4 burrito-size flour tortillas (gluten-free as needed // we like homemade or Siete Burrito Size)
2/3 cup Creamy White Bean Queso (or store-bought vegan queso)
2 cups corn tortilla chips

If not already made, prepare your Creamy White Bean Queso (or use store-bought).
TOFU TACO MEAT: Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and crumble the tofu into it. Add the taco seasoning and stir to coat. Add the water and cook until all the liquid has been absorbed — about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust, adding more taco seasoning if desired. Set aside.
QUICK GUACAMOLE: Add the avocado to a small mixing bowl with lime and salt. Mash to fully combine, making it smooth or chunky depending on your preference. Set aside.
VEGGIES: Chop the lettuce and tomato and leave them on your cutting board until you are ready to assemble.
BURRITO: To assemble your burrito, heat the tortillas in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 10-15 seconds on each side until pliable. Place a tortilla on a plate or cutting board and place 2-3 Tbsp of queso in the center of it. Top the queso with ~1/2 cup of tofu taco meat, ~2 Tbsp of guacamole, a few Tbsp of chopped tomato, a handful of broken (crushed) chips, and ~1/2 cup of lettuce. To fold the burrito, fold the bottom edge upward to meet the top half. Pull the tortilla back, tucking in the fillings. Fold the left and right edges of the tortilla up and over to look like an unsealed envelope. Finally, roll until you have a perfect burrito.
OPTIONAL: Place a teaspoon of oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Place the burrito into the frying pan folded side down and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gently flip and repeat on the other side.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to make all of the burritos.
Enjoy immediately! Tofu taco meat and queso can be stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

*If you can’t find super firm tofu, extra firm tofu will work in this recipe. If using extra firm tofu, wrap it in an absorbent towel and set something heavy on top — like a cast iron skillet — to press out extra moisture for 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, use a tofu press. Then proceed with Step 2.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with Homemade Taco Seasoning and Cassava Flour Tortillas and without optional ingredients.
*Inspired by Pinch of Yum’s Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme.

Serving: 1 burrito Calories: 558 Carbohydrates: 53.3 g Protein: 27.5 g Fat: 28.2 g Saturated Fat: 8.9 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5 g Monounsaturated Fat: 5.2 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 1090 mg Potassium: 1063 mg Fiber: 14.1 g Sugar: 7.8 g Vitamin A: 1460 IU Vitamin C: 11.2 mg Calcium: 248 mg Iron: 10.1 mg

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