Crock Barley Bean Corn Burrito Filling

Transform your burrito nights with this hearty and flavorful Crock Barley Bean Corn Burrito Filling, a slow-cooker delight that's packed with wholesome ingredients and bold seasonings. Featuring a satisfying blend of tender pearled barley, protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes, this vegetarian filling is simmered to perfection in a spiced vegetable broth with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Not only does this recipe deliver incredible texture and vibrant flavors, but it also requires minimal prep – simply combine everything in your crockpot and let it work its magic for a nutrient-packed, fuss-free dinner. Perfect for stuffing into tortillas, this filling can be garnished with fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lime for a fresh finishing touch. Ideal for meal prep, it stores well in the fridge or freezer, ensuring easy, delicious meals throughout the week! Keywords: barley burrito filling, slow cooker vegetarian recipe, healthy burrito filling, easy crockpot dinners, plant-based meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pearled barley
• 1 cup Black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 cup Sweet corn (frozen or canned, drained)
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
• 3 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
• 1 lime Fresh lime juice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the pearled barley under cold water in a fine mesh sieve and set aside.

Step 2

Place the barley, black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes with their juices, diced onion, and minced garlic in a slow cooker (crockpot).

Step 3

Add vegetable broth, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or until the barley is tender and the mixture has thickened. Stir occasionally if possible.

Step 5

Once cooked, taste the filling and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or spices to your preference.

Step 6

Serve the burrito filling warm in tortillas, topped with fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.

Step 7

Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1947.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1597.0

Total Fat 13.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5650.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 330.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.4g	0%
Total Sugars 44.8g
Protein 60.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 412.1mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 4134.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.4%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 78.2%