March 19, 2021
2 (15-oz) cans no-salt-added black beans, or 3 cups cooked beans
1 large tomato, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon red crushed pepper
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
4 large whole wheat tortillas
1 ripe avocado, mashed
1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.
2. Drain and rinse beans. In a large bowl mix together beans, tomato, green onions, cilantro and cheese.
3. Stir in garlic, lime juice and crushed red pepper. Add salt and pepper to bean mixture to taste.
4. Add hot sauce, if desired.
5. Spread 1/4 of the avocado along the center of each tortilla. Top bean mixture and roll into burritos.
6. Serve immediately, or place on a baking sheet and cook in the oven at 350˚F until cheese has melted - about 15 minutes.
7. Cooled burritos keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or can be packed in a lunchbox with an ice pack to be eaten within 4 hours.