Brown Rice and Black Bean Burrito

Serves 8
3 Member Ratings
Heart Healthy High Fiber
 
Healthy and delicious ... cooked whole grain brown rice, sautéed onion, garlic and spices, black beans, corn, and cheddar cheese inside a flour tortilla.

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Ingredients

1 cup Carolina® Whole Grain Brown Rice
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn with red and green bell peppers
8 (8-inch each) flour tortillas
2 green onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
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Directions

Prepare rice according to package directions. While rice is cooking, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Sauté 3 to 5 minutes until onion is tender. Add cooked rice, beans and corn; cook stirring 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Remove from heat. Spread ½ cup rice, beans and corn mixture in the middle of each tortilla. Top each with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon green onion and sour cream. Roll up and top each with salsa.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 433 /serving

Total fat: 11 g

Sat. fat: 4 g

Trans fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 20 mg

Sodium: 541 mg

Carbohydrates: 66 g

Fiber: 7 g

Protein: 16 g

 

Comments & Reviews

mglvr - 4/23/2012 7:20:24 AM
This is a fantastic recipe that I have been making pretty regularly for the last 6 months. It is good by itself, or as a side along with other Mexican dishes. Add chopped cilantro at the end for added flavor.

andre - 7/26/2011 7:46:18 AM
Makes a great and healthy lunch to take to work!