5 from 20 votes
Cheesy Bean Burritos (Freezer Friendly)
These Cheesy Bean Burritos feature a filling of sautéed onion, bell pepper, garlic, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salsa, and cooked instant rice, wrapped in flour tortillas and layered with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. They can be served fresh or baked, and are suitable for freezing and reheating, making them convenient and hearty.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
burritos
Calories:
312 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 15 ounces black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 cup instant rice
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup salsa
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 8 flour tortillas 8-inch
Instructions
- Cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin and black beans. Cook 2 minutes more or until fragrant and heated through.
- Combine water, instant rice and salsa in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let rest 5 minutes undisturbed.
- Divide cheese over the tortillas. Divide bean mixture and rice mixture over tortillas.
- Fold in the sides and roll burritos. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.
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Notes
- To use long grain rice, adjust water and cooking time to simmer 15 minutes until absorbed.
- Baked burritos can be topped with extra cheese and heated at 350°F until melted.
- For freezing, wrap each burrito individually and store in labeled zippered bags.
- Reheat frozen burritos after thawing in the fridge by microwaving 1-2 minutes until hot.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1burrito
Calories
312
(16%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
338mg
(7%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
215mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 burritos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burrito | |
| Calories | 312 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.