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Easy Black Bean Burritos

These simple and tasty burritos are not only healthy, but they’re vegan. This dish can be whipped up in a matter of minutes and is heart-healthy and diabetes-friendly.
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Cuisine International Dishes, Mexican

Servings 4 servings
Calories 1289.5 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 7/8 cup(s) canned black beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup(s) salsa
  • 1 cup(s) cooked brown rice
  • 4 whole grain flour tortillas
  • 1 cup(s) shredded leaf lettuce or spinach
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 fresh green onions, diced

Instructions

 

  • Combine the black beans, salsa, and rice in a saucepan and simmer gently for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • In an un-greased skillet, heat a tortilla for a minute or two until warm and soft, then spread a line of the bean mixture down the center.
  • Top with lettuce, tomato, green onion, and more salsa, if desired.
  • Wrap the tortilla around the filling, then repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 1289.5kcalCarbohydrates: 230.68gProtein: 51.62gFat: 20.18gSaturated Fat: 3.31gSodium: 3811.14mgFiber: 43.57gSugar: 15.61g

Keyword Diabetes Friendly, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugar
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