Bean Burritos Recipes

Ingredients :

4 whole wheat flour tortillas (lard free)

Bean Filling

1 1/2 cup soft cooked pinto beans, drained

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (red or green)

1 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp ground cumin

several drops Tabasco sauce, to taste

Topping Options

lettuce

tomato

cilantro (fresh only)

black olives

scallions

tofu sour cream

onion

avocado

1. Place all the filling ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and mash the beans slightly with a fork or potato masher.

4. Cover to keep warm and set aside.

5. Warm the tortillas by placing one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat.

6. Warm for about 1 minute, or just until the tortilla is heated.

7. Immediately remove the tortilla from the skillet, and lay it on a flat surface.

8. Layer the tortillas one on top of the other after they are warmed.

9. Cover the tortillas with a clean tea towel to lock in the heat while the remainder are warmed.

10. Spoon 1/4 of the bean mixture onto each of the tortillas, placing it in a strip along one side, slightly off center.

11. Add your favorite toppings, and roll the tortillas around the filling.

Makes 4 burritos, or about 2 to 4 servings 

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