Rice And Black Bean Burritos Recipes

CRISPY BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet to medium heat, add the bell peppers, onion, beans, corn, cilantro, butter, juice of the lime, and spices, saute for 2-4 minutes on high. Remove from heat and set aside.
• To make the wraps, Lay tortilla flat on plate or counter, add 1/4 cup of the bean mixture, 2 tablespoons rice, 2-3 tablespoons cheese. Be sure to leave about 2-3 inches from the corners. Wrap burrito by folding over the edges. Continue this for all 8 burritos.
• After the burritos are wrapped heat a large skillet or pan, add 1 teaspoon oil, place the burritos on the skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are golden and crispy. For the "ridges" use a griddle that has the ridged lines.
• Serve warm with sour cream or salsa.

QUICK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS

Steps:

• 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 until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chili powder, cumin and pepper flakes until combined. Add beans and rice; cook and stir until heated through, 4-6 minutes., 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.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot butter until onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Melt 1 more tablespoon butter with onions and garlic; stir chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, and nutmeg into mixture. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
• Stir black beans and tomato sauce into contents of skillet; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir cilantro into the sauce, and let cilantro wilt, about 5 more minutes.
• Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup cooked rice and 1/3 cup bean mixture.

BLACK BEAN AND BROWN RICE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In large mixing bowl mash beans with grated onion.
• Stir in chiles, cilantro and chili powder.
• Spread tortillas out on counter and place equal amounts of the bean mixture on each one.
• Top with 1/4 cup of cooked brown rice.
• Fold in sides and roll tortilla to completely enclose contents.
• (this is easier if you heat the tortillas for a few seconds on each side on your stove burner) Place all 8 burritos, seam side down, in a sprayed or nonstick baking pan.
• Pour salsa evenly over the top and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Garnish with shredded lowfat cheese and fat free sour cream.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350'
• Warm tortilla shells in aluminum foil for 10 minutes.
• To make black bean mixture:.
• In medium saucepan, combine contents of seasoning packet, rice, water, olive oil and, if desired, cayenne pepper.
• Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low.
• Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.
• Uncover and stir in black beans. Let stand covered 5 minutes.
• To assemble burritos:
• Spoon alittle rice and bean mixture on each wheat tortilla, to your liking.
• Sprinkle cheese, green onions on top of rice and bean mixture.
• Roll up tortillas to enclose filling mixture.
• Serve with shredded lettuce, tomatoes and guacamole (if using) to your taste on the top or side of burritos.
• May also add more shredded cheese to top of burritos.