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Rice and Bean Burritos

Looking for your favorite burrito but want it to be healthier? Just make a few changes and you have will a great meal; reduce your sodium intake and enjoy this genuine Mexican flavor!
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Cuisine Continental
Servings 8 servings
Calories 1853.53 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup(s) non-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 ounce(s) soft fresh goat cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) cooked brown rice or long-grain rice, kept warm
  • 3 tablespoon(s) minced red onion
  • 3 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup(s) low sodium chicken broth, defatted
  • 8 whole wheat tortillas (6 inches each)
  • 12 17/100 tablespoon(s) spicy black bean dip
  • 1/2 cup(s) shredded low fat Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz.)
  • 3 cup(s) finely shredded lettuce
  • 8 tablespoon(s) South-western Grill Salsa
  • 1 Fresh cilantro sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place cottage and goat cheeses in medium bowl; blend with fork until smooth.
  • Add rice, onion, chopped cilantro and cumin.
  • Mix well; set aside and place broth in shallow bowl.
  • Working with 1 tortilla at a time, dip tortilla in broth to moisten each side.
  • Spread 1 heaping tablespoonful bean dip on tortilla, and then top with 1 heaping tablespoonful rice mixture.
  • Roll up tortilla and place in 12 8-inch baking dish, seam side down.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas, bean dip and rice mixture.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake about 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Remove foil; top with shredded cheese.
  • Return to oven until cheese melts.
  • To serve, arrange burritos on plate.
  • Top with lettuce and salsa.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 1853.53kcalCarbohydrates: 266.26gProtein: 84.43gFat: 52.67gSaturated Fat: 28.42gCholesterol: 51.72mgSodium: 4083.68mgFiber: 46.06gSugar: 29.94g
Keyword Low Sodium
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