Rice Bean Burritos Flavorful (Print Version)

Tender rice and hearty beans with salsa wrapped for a flavorful, easy-to-eat meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grains

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

→ Beans

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

→ Vegetables

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

→ Salsa & Toppings

09 - ¾ cup salsa (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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup of rice and ½ teaspoon salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Heat the drained beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
03 - Shred the lettuce, dice the tomato, finely chop the red onion, and drain the corn kernels if using. Prepare any additional desired toppings.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to make them pliable.
05 - Lay one tortilla flat and spoon about ¼ cup cooked rice along the center. Top with ¼ of the beans, 2 tablespoons corn (if using), shredded lettuce, diced tomato, chopped onion, 3 tablespoons salsa, cheese, and cilantro as desired.
06 - Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom to enclose the fillings. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
07 - Serve immediately, or wrap burritos tightly in foil for a portable meal.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Budget-friendly and filling
  • Customizable with favorite toppings
02 -
  • For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas.
  • For dairy-free, omit cheese or use dairy-free cheese.
03 -
  • For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or a dollop of guacamole.
  • Cut one burrito in half and display layers for best presentation.
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