This big veggie burrito is a homemade version of Portland's famous Honkin' Huge Burrito, from Portland's oldest food cart. Incredibly flavorful, just like the burritos we miss so much.
recipe originally published May 21, 2012
Honkin' Huge Burrito
My first post college job was in accounting at Saks Fifth Avenue in downtown Portland. For lunch, I'd often walk up one block (from Fifth Avenue, one of two stores in the country actually on Fifth) to our Pioneer Courthouse Square, to Portland's oldest food cart, Honkin' Huge Burrito.
I ordered the largest burrito (the Honkin'), ate half for lunch, and enjoyed the other half for dinner. For like, four bucks.
Even if it were ten bucks, I would have been and would still be faithful to Honkin' Huge Burrito - they are among the most delicious burritos I have ever had in my life. I have had many burritos.
First, they have these tomatoes.
Kind of like a stewed tomato? Saucy, anyway, and sweet.
So. I decided I'd make my own sweet tomatoes.
I used these two ingredients.
That's it.
Nailed it.
The rest, as you can see from the deliciously animated assembly up there, is fairly basic burrito building blocks. But something about them, with these sweet tomatoes, is just perfect in a way I cannot really describe.
Get yourself some Jufran Banana Ketchup. That stuff is out of this world incredible. I easily find it at one of our many Asian grocers, and it is online.
...and this makes a good big veggie burrito bowl too...
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Big Veggie Burrito
Our homemade version of Portland's beloved food cart for more than 25 years, Honkin' Huge Burrito.
Ingredients
- one large (burrito size) gluten free tortilla
- 3-4 tablespoons vegetarian refried beans
- 2-3 tablespoons favorite dairy free cheese, grated
- 3-4 tablespoons Simple Spanish Rice
- 1 tablespoon dairy free sour cream
- 2 tablespoons guacamole
- large handfuls chopped lettuce
- 3-4 tablespoons Jufran Tomatoes
Instructions
- On a griddle over medium heat, warm tortilla. Turn off heat.
- While tortilla is still on griddle, assemble in the order of ingredients listed. Tuck the short ends in, and roll one long end over and tightly roll up.
- Place on serving plate, top with more Jufran Tomatoes and Jufran Sauce.
Notes
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan recipe
our homemade version of Portland's favorite food cart, Honkin' Huge Burrito
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 395Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 537mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 8gSugar: 4gProtein: 12g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Katherine says
I'll be in Portland next weekend for the Vegan Beer & Food Festival, I hope one of the food vendors has a big fat burrito like this! But if not, I now have the perfect recipe to make one at home 😀
Manila Spoon (Abby) says
I can't believe my eyes when I saw Jufran Banana Sauce - this is what I grew up with and a favorite sauce in Manila! You reminded me to buy it and with that sauce in this burrito - I know it's delicious! Love it!
Marye says
Wow, that burrito is huge! I don't know that I could eat a whole one, but it looks so yummy!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
And now, justlikethat, I need Jufran, which I have never heard of but suddenly MUSTHAVE!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
I think I've seen Jafran at World Market! I'll have to check on my next visit (which will likely be soon). And where did you find a big burrito-size gluten-free tortilla?!
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
I've never been to this food cart - Definitely on my "must try" list!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
Mmm! My kids are huge burrito fans -- and even better if the burrito is huge! These look delicious.
Jessica DeMarra says
Oh yes, this burrito looks totally boss. I was hooked on burritos when I started to go vegan because I did not know how to cook for myself quite yet and this was the only vegan thing I knew how to make. My boyfriend does not care for burritos so more for me! Happy MoFoing!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Dear Kristina, you make the best videos. I especially love this one. Something about the shredded lettuce.... Awesome Freakin' Big Burritos and now I gotta hunt down that Jufran Banana Ketchup.... xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The bigger the better 😉 Delish!!!! So could go for this right now....even though it's 6:30am!