Rice Bean Burritos (Printer View)

Tender rice and beans wrapped with fresh veggies and salsa for a flavorful, handheld lunch or dinner.

# Components:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice, uncooked
02 - 2 cups water
03 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Beans

04 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained (optional)
06 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
07 - 1 medium tomato, diced
08 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped

→ Salsa & Toppings

09 - ¾ cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot to taste)
10 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or vegan cheese (optional)
11 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Wraps

12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

# Method:

01 - Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice and salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
02 - Heat drained beans over medium heat in a small saucepan until warmed through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Shred lettuce, dice tomato, finely chop red onion, and prepare any other desired toppings.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to make them pliable.
05 - Lay a tortilla flat and spoon ¼ cup cooked rice along the center. Top with ¼ of the beans, 2 tablespoons corn (if using), lettuce, tomato, onion, 3 tablespoons salsa, cheese, and cilantro as desired.
06 - Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap tightly in foil for a portable meal.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to customize for different diets
  • Quick to make and perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • For gluten-free burritos, use gluten-free tortillas.
  • Check ingredient labels for allergens in tortillas and salsa.
03 -
  • Add a squeeze of lime or sour cream for extra freshness.
  • Swap in quinoa or brown rice for added fiber.
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