Black Bean and Rice Burritos

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

An easy and expandable burrito base. Add bacon, avocado, pico de gallo, or whatever you wish. Sprinkle each burrito with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, lettuce, and sour cream. Wrap, eat, and be happy.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Black Bean and Rice Burritos

Ingredients

1 cup white rice

2 cups water

1 tablespoon butter

½ sweet yellow onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon chili powder

or more to taste

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

drained

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

8 large flour tortillas

warmed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Bucket of Margaritas

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Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup cooked rice and 1/3 cup bean mixture.

Nutritional Information

Black Bean and Rice Burritos

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 428.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.4g 25%

Carbohydrates: 72.5g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 7.9g 32%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 18%

Cholesterol: 7.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1080.6IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.1mg 55%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 6.1mg 10%

Folate: 176.8mcg 44%

Calcium: 147.3mg 15%

Iron: 5.6mg 31%

Magnesium: 53.9mg 19%

Potassium: 481.4mg 14%

Sodium: 894.9mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 67%

Calories From Fat: 89

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.