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Basic Rice and Bean Vegetarian Burrito

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Make a simple vegetarian burrito using leftover rice, beans and cheese. If you're looking for a simple bean and cheese burrito recipe, here's a basic Mexican recipe to start with. Add whatever extra spices and veggies you like, such as some cayenne pepper or chili powder for a spicier vegetarian burrito. A vegetarian burrito recipe doesn't have to be fancy to be tasty!

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Ingredients:

  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups prepared salsa
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 3/4 cup leftover pre-cooked rice
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • shredded iceburg lettuce (optional)
  • approximately 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • avocado slices (optional)
  • 6-8 flour tortillas

Preparation:

In a large skillet or frying pan over low heat, combine the black beans, salsa and cumin powder, stirring to combine. Add the leftover rice and allow to cook just until hot.

Spoon the rice and beans mixture onto the flour tortillas, dividing evenly. Top each tortilla with some grated cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and two or three slices of avocado.

Wrap your burrito and serve hot.

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