Better Bean Burrito Recipe

Name: Better Bean Burrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 1 green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 1 Anaheim pepper, cored, seeded and minced; 1 tsp corn oil; 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, drained; 4 whole-wheat tortillas; 2 cups romaine lettuce leaves, chopped; 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup (about 2 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1
In a nonstick pan, saute onion and peppers in oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Add beans and simmer, covered, 5 to 7 minutes.
3
While beans are simmering, warm tortillas in the oven at the lowest temperature.
4
Lay tortillas on a clean flat surface.
5
Spoon 1/4 bean mixture onto each tortilla.
6
Add lettuce and tomatoes.
7
Sprinkle each with 2 tbsp cheese.
8
Fold up the bottom quarter of each tortilla and roll away from you, tucking in the sides as you go.
9
Serve seam side down.

231

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped, 1 green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped, 1 Anaheim pepper, cored, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Better Bean Burrito falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Better Bean Burrito

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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