Bean 'n' Rice Burritos
Simple & Delicious
Kim Hardison, of Maitland, Florida shares her hearty and zippy burritos that can be whipped up in a jiffy.
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
- 1 medium green pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
- 1 cup salsa
- Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream, optional
Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in the chili powder, cumin and pepper flakes until combined. Add beans and rice; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until heated through.
Spoon about 1/2 cup of filling off-center on each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired. Yield: 8 servings.