Bean and Cheese Burritos

Burritos are typically a low cost meal and are very filling. This vegetarian burrito recipe can be adapted to what is in season and what your family likes.

Servings per Recipe: 6 burritos

Calories per Serving: 449

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon chili powder
30 ounces canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed (or prepared equivalent from dried beans)
6 burrito sized tortillas
1-½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Optional Fillings

fresh cilantro, optional burrito filling
Green onions, optional burrito filling
rice, optional burrito filling
sour cream, optional burrito filling

Instructions

In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper in a small amount of oil.
When vegetables are tendercrisp, reduce heat.
Add seasonings and beans, mixing with previous ingredients.
Mash some of the beans with a potato masher, adding a small amount of water if needed.
Continue cooking over medium-low heat until hot.
Warm tortillas and let each person assemble their own burritos with the filling, cheese, and other optional fillings.

Notes

Nutrition data does not include optional fillings.

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