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Bean Burritos
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NDSU Extension
Servings
Servings:
Eight
Title

Black Bean and Rice Burritos

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Description

Perfect for your next family lunch!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked rice (brown or white)
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 8 burrito-sized tortillas (corn or flour)
Directions

Directions

Cook rice according to the package directions.

In a large bowl, stir together black beans, taco seasoning and salsa. Add cooked rice and cheese, stirring to combine.

Fill the tortillas with rice and beans. Wrap tortillas to enclose filling.

To freeze: Wrap each burrito in plastic wrap and store in tightly sealed freezer bags.

To reheat: Microwave unwrapped on a plate for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with salsa if desired.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Beans are naturally low in fat and contain no saturated fat(s), trans fats or cholesterol. Studies show a diet that includes beans may reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Make at least Half Your Grains Whole Grains (FN726, Reviewed Dec. 2021)

The food icon at www.ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends that at least half of the grain foods in your diet be whole grains

A Pocket Guide to Preparing Pulse Foods (FN2068 November 2022)

Pulses are a type of legume, which are seeds that grow in their pods. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recognizes 11 types of pulses, including dry beans, chickpeas, lentils and dry peas.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.