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Black Bean and Rice Burritos Recipe

Black Bean and Rice Burritos

Delicious Black Bean and Rice Burritos Recipe with vibrant flavors and easy preparation.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 4 tortillas
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 1 avocado diced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Prepare the brown rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes soft and translucent. Add the drained black beans, water, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Slightly warm the tortillas. Spoon a generous amount of the cilantro-lime rice and seasoned black beans onto each tortilla. Top with salsa and diced avocado.
  4. Wrap each tortilla around the fillings to form burritos. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 13gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to swap the brown rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb twist. Additional toppings like cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños can elevate your burrito. Store leftovers wrapped in foil for up to three days.

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