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Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos

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  • Author: She Likes Food
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos are easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy. This vegetarian recipe is made using mostly pantry staples and is great if you like meal prepping. Make a big batch of hearty burritos to freeze for a later date, when you’re short on time. Serve with chips and dip or salad for a full meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups refried beans
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, white or brown
  • 1/3 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large burrito sized tortillas
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese, or more if desired
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. To a large mixing bowl, add the refried beans, cooked rice, chunky salsa, cumin, paprika granulated garlic and salt.  Mix everything together until completely combined.
  3. Heat flour tortillas for a few seconds in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop, if desired, to make it easier to roll them up. Lay the tortilla on a flat surface and add about 1/4 of the bean and rice mixture to the center of the tortilla.
  4. Use a spoon to spread out the beans and rice into a little log in the center.  Top the beans with about 2 tablespoons of the shredded cheese. Use your hands to carefully fold the sides of your burrito in and roll it up tightly.
  5. This step is totally optional, but I like to place a small sprinkle of extra shredded cheese down on top of the parchment paper, where each burrito will be. Place each burrito on top of the cheese, seam side down, and spray the top of each with a little cooking spray.
  6. Place burritos in the oven and bake until the cheese on the inside is melted and the cheese on the bottom is crispy, 15-20 minutes. Allow the burritos to cool for a few minutes. Enjoy them with your favorite toppings.

Notes

If you don’t want to add any cheese underneath the burritos, you can add extra inside of the burrito, if you like.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Mexican Inspired

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