Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos
These Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos are a flavor-packed delight, combining creamy, melty cheese with hearty beans in a golden, crunchy tortilla. Ready in just 24 minutes, they’re perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
- 1 3.5 ounce boil in bag brown rice
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 6 soft taco flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 1 15.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Cook the boil in bag brown rice according to package directions, about 10 minutes.
- Drain and place in a medium sized bowl, add the salsa and cilantro and mix well, set aside.
- Put the diced avocado in a bowl and add the fresh lime juice and toss well. Set aside.
- Place the six tortillas on a work surface. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of shredded cheese in the center of each tortilla in a 3 inch strip.
- Top the cheese with 1/4 cup of black beans.
- Then place a heaping 1/3 cup of the rice mixture over the beans.
- Divide the avocado over the six tortillas.
- Fold up opposite sides and then the bottom and roll up to enclose the filling.
- Coat the top and bottom of the burritos with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place 3 burritos in the skillet seam side down. Cook for about 1 minute or until lightly browned and crisp.
- Turn the burritos and cook another minute until golden brown. Repeat with 3 remaining burritos.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 804mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 537IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 478mgIron: 1mg
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