Black Bean Burritos

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Transform tired Taco Tuesday into a terrific Tex-Mex fiesta with the best seasoned Black Bean Burritos! They're delicious & budget-friendly!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Tex Mex

Keyword black bean burritos

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings burritos

Calories 704kcal

Author Aubrey

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ red bell pepper cored and chopped
½ green bell pepper cored and chopped
½ medium red onion peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
½ cup cilantro roughly chopped
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup lime juice (about 3 limes)
2 burrito-size tortillas
1 cup cooked rice (any type)
½ avocado pitted and sliced
½ cup Colby-Jack cheese shredded

Instructions

Place a large deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, and once hot, add the bell peppers and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the black beans, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the lime juice and simmer until the liquid is cooked down. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Assemble the burritos by adding 1/2 cup of cooked rice to the center of each tortilla and forming it into a flat rectangle. Add half of the bean mixture, avocado slices, and cheese to each burrito. Fold in the side and then wrap tightly.
If desired, toast the burritos in a panini press or in a hot, dry skillet until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Serve warm with your favorite sides or salsa.

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled to use 1 can of black beans. If you want to prep ahead, make the black bean mixture and then refrigerate it for later. Reheat the beans and assemble the burritos.

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