Red Bean and Spinach Burritos
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 1 cups rice
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack, shredded
- 6 ounces prewashed baby spinach
- salsa (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
Directions
- Heat oven to 350º F. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
- Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat in oven for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sauté the onion in oil over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the rice, beans, and salt and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
- Divide the rice-and-bean mixture among the warm tortillas. Top each with some cheese and spinach and roll. Serve with salsa or sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 850Calories From Fat 293
- Fat 33g
- Sat Fat 14g
- Cholesterol 50mg
- Sodium 1,442mg
- Protein 32g
- Carbohydrate 106g
- Sugar 4g
- Fiber 12g
- Iron 8mg
- Calcium 631mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
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Quick Tip
Don’t uncover the pan or stir the rice during cooking. If it’s done before you’re ready to serve, place a folded towel over
the pan, replace the lid, and set aside.
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