Crispy Cheesy Chipotle Perfection!
Ever imagined a burrito that crunches back? Dive into the most scrumptious high protein Grilled Cheese Chipotle Burrito that’s sending taste buds into a frenzy! This isn’t just a meal; it’s a crispy, cheesy revolution wrapped snugly in a buttery flour tortilla.
From the first bite, the sound of crunch will have you hooked. Inspired by a viral sensation, I’ve taken a Chipotle-style burrito and escalated it to celestial levels of deliciousness. Picture this: beefless beef crumbles and RightRice mingling with crisp lettuce and hearty black beans, all wrapped up and ready for its cheese crust finale.
Here’s the secret sauce—lay a generous layer of cheese directly in the pan, then place the burrito seam down. The cheese adheres to the surface, creating an irresistible golden shell that’s simply divine. The end result? A cheese crusted chipotle burrito that’s not just a meal but an experience.
And because no burrito is complete without a dip, whip up a quick yogurt sauce for that cool, creamy contrast. This chipotle grilled cheese burrito hack is bound to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, and let’s make magic with this cheesy burrito. Trust me, your kitchen will never be the same!
Macros Per Serving
498 Cal | 68g Carbs | 10g Fat | 33g Protein
Recipe Card
Grilled Cheese Chipotle Burrito
Ingredients
Burrito:
- 25 g Original Lentil Blend Rice (RightRice)
- 55 g Beefless Ground Beef (Trader Joe’s)
- 2.5 g Spicy Taco Seasoning (Siete Foods)
- 1 Large Flour Tortilla (Trader Joe’s)
- 20 g Lettuce (chopped)
- 50 g No Salt Added Black Beans
- 28 g Lite Mexican Shredded Cheese (Trader Joe’s)
Yogurt Dip:
- 28 g Nonfat Greek Yogurt (Siggi’s)
- ½ tbsp Chipotle Hot Sauce (Tia Lupita)
- 1-2 tbsp Water
To Serve:
- 30 g Hot Fire Roasted Salsa (Arriba!)
- Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
Burrito:
- Cook your RightRice according to package instructions.25 g (2 tbsp) Original Lentil Blend Rice
- Add your beefless crumbles to a pan on medium heat and sauté with your taco seasoning for 3-5 minutes.55 g (2 oz) Beefless Ground Beef, 2.5 g (1 tbsp) Spicy Taco Seasoning
- To your large flour tortilla, lay down lettuce, your rice, “beef”, and black beans. You can add in your salsa here too but I was worried it would make it too soggy so I saved it for the end.1 Large Flour Tortilla, 20 g (0.25 cups) Lettuce, 50 g (0.33 cups) No Salt Added Black Beans
- Carefully wrap it up tightly like a burrito.
- To your pan, add a line of cheese and let it get a little melty. Then place the burrito with the seam down.28 g (2 tbsp) Lite Mexican Shredded Cheese
- Let the cheese coat the edge and stick to it. You can grab your spatula and bring the cheese up to the sides of your burrito (see reference video).
- Keep moving the burrito around a little to prevent the cheese from sticking to the pan. After 3-4 minutes, flip it over and let the other side brown. Keep cooking until it looks nice and crispy all around.
Yogurt Dip:
- While that cooks, you can prep your yogurt dip. In a small bowl, add in your yogurt, hot sauce, and some water. Mix until you get desired consistency.28 g (2 tbsp) Nonfat Greek Yogurt, 1/2 tbsp Chipotle Hot Sauce, 1-2 tbsp Water
To Serve:
- Top your burrito off with some fresh cilantro and cut in half. Enjoy with your yogurt and salsa!30 g (2 tbsp) Hot Fire Roasted Salsa, Fresh Cilantro
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.
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