Bean Burro Recipe

ALTERNATIVES

1. 1

   Classic Bean Burrito

   1. Warm the large flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. 2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant (about 3–4 minutes). 3. Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika; toast the spices 30 seconds until they bloom. 4. Add the canned black beans and corn; mash the beans lightly with a spoon to your desired texture; season with salt. Stir in lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro. 5. Fold in the cooked white rice and adjust seasoning to taste. 6. To assemble, spoon filling onto each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and top with avocado slices and a spoonful of salsa. Roll the tortilla burrito-style and, if desired, toast seam-side down in a skillet until lightly browned. 7. Serve with extra salsa on the side.

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   Southwest Chipotle Bean Burrito

   1. Warm large flour tortillas. 2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened. Add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and a pinch of salt; cook 1 minute to bloom the smoky flavor. 3. Stir in black beans and corn; splash in a tablespoon or two of water to loosen as needed. Add cooked white rice; season with cumin and paprika; adjust heat with additional chili powder if you like. 4. Fold in fresh cilantro and lime juice. 5. Assemble on tortillas with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, and salsa; roll tightly. 6. Optional: toast seam-side down in a skillet until golden. 7. Serve with extra salsa or a dollop of salsa verde.