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Vegetarian Rice and Beans Burritos

You can make and serve these at the same time, or prep them ahead of time and warm up quickly for an easy meal. You can vary the beans in these simple burritos. Serve them with salsa and/or sour cream.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 258kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fully cooked and warm brown rice
  • 14.5- ounce can black beans (rinsed, drained, and warmed)
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup pureed salsa
  • 6 fajita-size whole wheat flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Stir together all the ingredients except the tortillas in a medium bowl.
  • Warm each tortilla one by one in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Or wrap the whole stack in a damp paper towel and warm for about 30 seconds. Remove one at a time from the towels.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the bean-and-rice mixture to the center of each warmed flour tortilla (I use fajita size), fold in the sides, and roll up.
  • Place seam-side-down onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Warm them in the oven for about 8-10 minutes to warm through. (Or place seam-side-down in a greased pan over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes each, or for 30-60 seconds in the microwave.)

Notes

  • To Make Ahead: After Step 4, you can cover the burritos and store in the fridge for up to 4 hours. Bake as directed for 10-12 minutes or until warmed through, or heat in a greased pan over medium heat or for 30-60 seconds in the microwave.
  • Pick a salsa that you like the flavor of since that's going to be the main flavoring for these rice-and-bean burritos.
  • These have the best texture when the rice is cooked until tender.
  • Use fajita-size tortillas for a burrito size that's great for kids. Cut in half for the kids if needed.
  • Serve the elements deconstructed to younger toddlers so it's easier to eat.
  • Be sure the tortillas are warm before you try to fold them.
  • Use tortillas labeled "soft" so they're easy to work with and easy for the kids to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 2mg