Yields1 Serving
 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

1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

2. Drain and rinse beans. In a large bowl mix together beans, tomato, green onions, cilantro and cheese.

3

3. Stir in garlic, lime juice and crushed red pepper. Add salt and pepper to bean mixture to taste.

4

4. Add hot sauce, if desired.

5

5. Spread 1/4 of the avocado along the center of each tortilla. Top bean mixture and roll into burritos.

6

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

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.

Ingredients

 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

Directions

1

1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

2. Drain and rinse beans. In a large bowl mix together beans, tomato, green onions, cilantro and cheese.

3

3. Stir in garlic, lime juice and crushed red pepper. Add salt and pepper to bean mixture to taste.

4

4. Add hot sauce, if desired.

5

5. Spread 1/4 of the avocado along the center of each tortilla. Top bean mixture and roll into burritos.

6

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

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.

Notes

Black Bean Burritos