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Bean and Cheese Burritos
Perfect for stashing in the freezer, these Bean and Cheese Burritos will save you on busy weeknights!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Beth Moncel📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●sauce pot
- ●microwave
- ●pan
- ●skillet
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Begin making the seasoned rice first, so you can prepare the rest of the ingredients as the rice cooks. Add the cooking oil and minced garlic to a sauce pot and sauté over medium for about one minute, just to take the raw edge off the garlic.
cooking oil ($0.04)1 Tbspgarlic, minced ($0.08)1 clove
2
Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and rice to the pot. Continue to sauté, stirring continuously, for about two more minutes to toast the rice and spices.
chili powder ($0.10)1 tsp
3
Carefully add the water and salt to the pot, place a lid on top, and turn the heat up to high. Allow the pot to come up to a boil, then turn the heat down to low. Allow the pot to simmer on low for ⏱️ 15 minutes. After ⏱️ 15 minutes, turn the heat off, and let the rice rest undisturbed for five more minutes. Finally, fluff the rice with a fork.
water ($0)1.5 cups
4
While the rice is cooking, rinse and drain the black beans well. Slice the green onions.
5
When the rice is finished cooking and you're ready to assemble the burritos, stack four tortillas on a large plate and place a damp paper towel over top. Microwave for ⏱️ 30 seconds to steam the tortillas, to make them more pliable and easy to roll. Steam the next four tortillas only when you're ready to begin working with them.
6
To each tortilla add about 1/3 cup rice, 1/3 cup beans, 1 Tbsp taco sauce, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar, and a few slices of green onion. Roll the burritos up tightly, making sure to fold in the sides first to hold in the the filling.
shredded cheddar ($1.50)2 cups
7
Store the burritos in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, or wrap each burrito individually in parchment paper or plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag, and store for up to three months.
8
To Cook from Refrigerated: Place the burrito in a skillet or on a grill pan and cook over medium-low heat until the outside is brown and crispy and the cheese is melted on the inside.
9
To Cook from Frozen in Microwave: Set the microwave to the defrost setting for approximately ⏱️ 9 minutes, or the defrost by weight setting, programmed to one pound.
10
To Cook from Frozen in the Oven: Wrap the burrito in foil and bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for approximately ⏱️ 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
calories
348.13 kcal
fat Content
12.73 g
serving Size
1 Serving
fiber Content
7.6 g
sodium Content
561.8 mg
protein Content
15.59 g
carbohydrate Content
44.19 g
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