Rice Bean Burritos (Printable)

A tasty meal featuring rice, beans, salsa, and fresh veggies wrapped in warm tortillas.

# Ingredient list:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice, uncooked
02 - 2 cups water
03 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Beans

04 - 1 (15 oz) can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained (optional)
06 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
07 - 1 medium tomato, diced
08 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped

→ Salsa & Toppings

09 - ¾ cup salsa (choose mild, medium, or hot)
10 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or vegan cheese (optional)
11 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Wraps

12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

# Cooking steps:

01 - Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice and salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and water absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
02 - Heat drained beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Shred lettuce, dice tomato, and finely chop red onion along with any additional desired toppings.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable.
05 - Lay one tortilla flat and spoon ¼ cup cooked rice along center. Top with ¼ of the beans, 2 tablespoons corn if using, lettuce, tomato, onion, 3 tablespoons salsa, cheese, and cilantro as desired.
06 - Fold in sides and roll tightly from bottom to form burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap in foil for a portable meal.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly and filling
  • Customizable for vegan diets and easy to make gluten-free
02 -
  • Contains wheat in flour tortillas and milk if using cheese
  • Use gluten-free tortillas and dairy-free cheese if needed for allergies
03 -
  • Add a squeeze of lime or dollop of sour cream or guacamole for extra flavor
  • Enjoy extra fiber by swapping in brown rice or quinoa
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