Burito California Recipe
Large burrito style tortilla filled with Mexican rice, refried beans, romaine lettuce. Topped with queso dip, crema, pico de gallo.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla
Filling
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mexican Rice
Cook 1 cup of Mexican rice according to package instructions. This usually involves simmering the rice in water and seasoning until tender.
- 2
Heat the Refried Beans
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 1 cup of refried beans until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Wash and Chop Romaine Lettuce
Rinse 1 cup of romaine lettuce under cold water, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Assembly
- 4
Assemble the Burrito
On a large flour tortilla, layer the cooked Mexican rice, warmed refried beans, and chopped romaine lettuce in the center.
- 5
Add Toppings
Spoon 0.5 cup of queso dip, 0.25 cup of crema, and 0.5 cup of pico de gallo on top of the fillings.
- 6
Wrap the Burrito
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it from the bottom up to create a secure burrito.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Cut the burrito in half if desired and serve immediately with additional pico de gallo and crema on the side.
