Description
Cheesy bean and rice burrito made with refried beans, cilantro lime rice, and melty cheese in a toasted tortilla. It’s giving Taco Bell energy but with a handful of wholesome pantry staples!
Ingredients
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Bean filling
- 1 14oz can refried beans (I like refried black beans!)
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 oz cheddar cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning OR 1 teaspoon chili powder + 1/2 teaspoon each cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder + 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- dash of hot sauce, optional
Assembly
- 8 8-inch tortillas (I like the Tortilla Land ready-to-cook ones that you cook up fresh!)
- 4 oz cheese, grated (about 1 cup, I like a blend of cheddar + Monterey Jack)
- 1-2 packets cilantro lime rice (or 1 1/2-2 cups cooked rice)
- swish of oil, for toasting
for serving: salsa, hot sauce, cilantro yogurt sauce or chipotle crema or creamy jalapeño sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together one 14oz can refried black beans, ⅓ cup sour cream, 2oz grated cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons salsa and a dash of hot sauce until well combined.
- Cook or warm your tortillas to make them more pliable. (see note) Cook or heat your rice per the package instructions. You can either mix the rice into the bean mixture or assemble the burritos with the beans and rice separately.
- To each tortilla, add about ¼ cup creamy bean mixture, ¼ cup rice and 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold in the ends and then roll the tortilla tightly around the filling into a burrito.
- In a large skillet or griddle, add a swish of oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, place the burritos seam side down and toast for 3 minutes. This helps ‘seal’ the burrito shut. Rotate the burritos, toasting 1-3 minutes on the remaining three sides until toasty golden brown all around.
- Whip up this cilantro yogurt sauce or chipotle crema for dunking.
- Serve hot with sauces of choice, smashed avocado, salsa, tortilla chips and a simple side salad!
Notes
Tortillas: if you’re using fresh tortillas (pictured), cook them per the package instructions and proceed with assembly. If you’re using pre-cooked tortillas, wrap them in a damp paper towel and warm them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds so they are more pliable and easier to roll.
Refer to the above blog post for step-by-step photos, ingredient information and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 886.8 mg
- Fat: 12.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 14.3 g
- Cholesterol: 24.6 mg