Vegetarian Burritos with Black Beans and Avocado
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas (6 to 7 inches in diameter)
- 3 c. cooked brown or white rice
- 1 can (12 oz) canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 5 oz can canned diced green chiles
- 1 can (12 oz) canned whole kernel corn
- 3 whole thinly sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper optional
- 1 med. avocado diced
- 1/2 c. shredded reduced-fat Cheddar or Monterey Jack che (2 oz.)
- 1 c. shredded lettuce
- 1/2 c. bottled salsa
- 1 Jalapeno peppers diced
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wrap the flour tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rice, beans, green chiles, corn, scallions, cilantro, salt and pepper. Toss to mix.
- 3. Divide the rice and bean salad evenly among the warm tortillas. Top each with 1/4 of the diced avocado, 2 tablespoons cheese, 1/4 cup shredded lettuce (DON’T FORGET LETTUCE!!!) and 1 tablespoon salsa. Roll up and eat.