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How to Make Black Bean and Rice Burritos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black bean and rice burritos are a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or to pack for a filling and nutritious lunch. With the combination of protein-packed black beans, fluffy rice, and a variety of fresh veggies, these burritos are also a great way to get in your daily dose of fiber and vitamins.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ sweet yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 8 large flour tortillas, warmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 burritos

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in melted butter until onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and let melt. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, and nutmeg; cook, stirring often, for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in black beans and tomato sauce, then bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro. Let sit until cilantro wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Fill warm tortillas with bean mixture and rice.

    • Nutrition

    428 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 895mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 147mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 481mg

    Categories

    Burrito recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Mexican recipes
    Rice recipes
    Bean recipes