Bean Burritos Recipe

Name: Bean Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion; 2 to 3 medium to large fresh green chilies (such as ancho, anaheim); 1/2 to 1 jalapeno or Serrano pepper; 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; dash to 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; warmed whole wheat tortillas; 1 large sweet red bell pepper; 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 to 3 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans with liquid

Servings: persons

1 medium onion
2 to 3 medium to large fresh green chilies (such as ancho, anaheim)
1/2 to 1 jalapeno or Serrano pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
dash to 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
warmed whole wheat tortillas
1 large sweet red bell pepper
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans with liquid

1
Cut onions in 1/2-inch slices.
2
Seed bell and chile pepper, cut in 1/2-inch slices.
3
Seed jalapeno, cut in half lengthwise. Cut into thin half rings.
4
Heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium heat.
5
When oil is sizzling, add onion, garlic and peppers. Sprinkle with salt, toss with oil to coat, then stir-fry about 1 minute.
6
Add chili powder, oregano, cumin and cayenne; cover and reduce heat and simmer about 2 to 3 minutes, until peppers are barely tender.
7
Stir in beans, liquid and all.
8
Increase heat to high and cook occasionally, stirring gently, until most of liquid evaporates and mixture thickens slightly.
9
Place beans, tortillas and garnishes on table and diners construct their own.

163

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, 2 to 3 medium to large fresh green chilies (such as ancho, anaheim), 1/2 to 1 jalapeno or Serrano pepper, 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Bean Burritos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bean Burritos

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