Jul 14 2026

Burito California Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

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

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 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. 2

    Heat the Refried Beans

    In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 1 cup of refried beans until heated through, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Wash and Chop Romaine Lettuce

    Rinse 1 cup of romaine lettuce under cold water, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Burrito

    On a large flour tortilla, layer the cooked Mexican rice, warmed refried beans, and chopped romaine lettuce in the center.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  1. 7

    Serve

    Cut the burrito in half if desired and serve immediately with additional pico de gallo and crema on the side.

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