Microwave Black Bean Burritos

Name: Microwave Black Bean Burritos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Burritos, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Salsa and sour cream

I found this recipe when searching for a quick and easy dish. After making it just once, we were hooked! The zesty flavor was a great surprise. —Amy Chop, Eufaula, Alabama

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa and sour cream

Directions

Place beans in a large microwave-safe bowl; mash lightly. Stir in the chilies, onion, peppers, oil, chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.
Spread about 1/4 cup bean mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with 2 tablespoons cheese; roll up. Place seam side down in an ungreased 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish.
Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 25-40 seconds or until heated through. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 534 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 1057mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein.

Originally published as Black Bean Burritos in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008

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mythyagain

Oct 4, 2014

Very quick and easy! I added fresh tomatoes after the final nuking in the microwave.
Villette

Aug 7, 2013

Very good. We didn't have any Monterey Jack on hand, so I used cheddar and pepper jack and it was quite tasty. Super fast and easy.
MelissaB22

Jun 19, 2013

wonderful flavor. i added 1/4 c. chopped tomato and served them on multigrain flat bread.
hector3918

Nov 9, 2012

What wonderful flavors in this recipe. I am not a big vegetarian but I really enjoyed how filling this recipe was. An added bonus was the easy clean up.
pajamaangel

Oct 8, 2011

Husband said these are definite keepers! I admit, they had a fantastic flavor and I loved that it was quick and easy to make.