Simple Black Bean Burritos
Hearty black beans with rice and cheese rolled into soft flour tortillas.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup salsa(optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin(optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add black beans and cumin, mashing slightly, and cook for 4-5 minutes until warmed through.
- 2
Stir in the cooked rice and salsa, cooking another 2-3 minutes until heated and combined.
- 3
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for about 30 seconds until soft and pliable.
- 4
Divide the bean and rice mixture between the tortillas, topping each with shredded cheese.
- 5
Fold in the sides and roll each tortilla tightly into a burrito. Serve immediately, optionally seaming-side down in the skillet for 1 minute to seal.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
620
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 82 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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