Healthy Mexican Food: Quick and Easy Bean and Rice Burrito Recipe
Here is a Burrito Recipe that is Not Only Quick and Easy, It's Also Healthy!
The main ingredients in this burrito recipe are beans and brown rice. Beans are a great source of fiber and a good meat substitute. Brown rice is also a good source of fiber. It contains more fiber and nutrients than white rice. Rice can be cooked ahead and stored frozen. Read the following article by R.C. Johnson to learn about rice preparation and storage information: Rice Cooking Tips
Happy cooking and eating!
Quick and Easy Bean and Rice Burrito Recipe
(makes 4 to 6 burritos)
Ingredients
1 - 15 oz. can black beans (drained)
1 - 15 oz. can refried beans (drained)
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 cup salsa or picante sauce
Whole wheat tortilla shells
Toppings of your choice
Combine cooked brown rice with black beans and salsa or picante sauce in covered microwave safe container. Heat in microwave for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute. (Cooking time will vary depending on type of microwave.)
Place refried beans in covered microwave safe container and heat for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute. (Cooking time will vary depending on type of microwave.)
Spoon refried beans in whole wheat tortilla shells. Top with black beans and rice mixture.
Add toppings of your choice.
Suggested toppings
Guacamole made from avocados (see below for link to an article about the health benefits of avocados)
Low fat sour cream
Sliced black olives
Shredded cheese or vegan cheese substitute
Enjoy this healthy meal with some tequila on the side. Believe it or not, tequila has some health benefits. See Sherri Thornhill's article: Tequila's Health Benefits
Read Sherri Thornhill's article about avocados: Health Benefits of the Avocado
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To learn how to make meat and bean burritos see the video demonstration:
How to Make a Quick and Easy Burrito Meal
Sources:
Personal experience
http://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/94/1/Brown-rice-vs-white-rice.html
http://www.healthcastle.com/beans_benefits.shtml
Published by Karen Zakavec
Karen began freelance writing in 2007 and has had some articles published in the local newspaper. She won a contest for writing the verse for the 2009 Loveland, Colorado valentine card. She is very knowledge... View profile
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