Black Bean Burritos

black bean burritos

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbls water
  • 2 tbls fresh lime juice
  • 1 - 2 tsp chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/3 cup zucchini diced
  • 1/3 cup corn
  • 2 tbls finely chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese or Pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the water, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne to a boil.
  2. Stir in the black beans, green onion, and salsa.
  3. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, then set aside.
  4. In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Saute the red bell pepper and zucchini for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir into the bean mixture along with the corn and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Warm the tortillas in the microwave.
  7. Then, spoon 3/4 cup of mixture in each tortilla. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of cheese, then roll up.