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Black Bean Burritos

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

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

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

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4. Add hot sauce, if desired.

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

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6. Serve immediately, or place on a baking sheet and cook in the oven at 350˚F until cheese has melted - about 15 minutes.

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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

4 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories426
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 115g148%

Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 583mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 63g23%

Dietary Fiber 23g83%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.