Black Bean Burritos

Name: Black Bean Burritos
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 tablespoons chopped onion; 3 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 cup shredded lettuce; Optional toppings: Salsa, sour cream, minced fresh cilantro and cubed avocado

My neighbor and I discovered these delicious low-fat burritos a few years ago. On nights my husband or I have a meeting, we can have a satisfying supper on the table in minutes. —Angela Studebaker, Goshen, Indiana

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded lettuce
Optional toppings: Salsa, sour cream, minced fresh cilantro and cubed avocado

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and green pepper until tender. Stir in beans; heat through.
Spoon about 1/2 cupful off center on each tortilla. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and lettuce. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burrito: 395 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Black Bean Burritos in Quick Cooking November/December 1999

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Karen42

Jul 13, 2018

Delicious! Added avacado, and small amount of ground beef. which made it really great
rena 55

Jun 27, 2018

Always on the look out for quick, easy and tasty! This recipe fills the bill! Will put this in our menu rotation for sure!
Lady Fingers

Nov 9, 2017

Add a spoonful of guacamole, and this becomes a healthier version of Taco Bell's 7-Layer Burrito.
mythyagain

Jun 9, 2014

Very quick and easy. I added 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning to the bean mixture while it was heating. Really added enough zip.
whitneydot

Jan 9, 2012

Easy, fast, and great for a meatless Monday dinner.