Tuesday, January 5, 2016

BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Ingredients:


1/2 large onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, or a roasted red pepper, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 cans black beans
2 tbsp chili powder
1/8 tsp (more or less) cayenne pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1/2 lime
4 oz Neufchatel cream cheese

avocado or guacamole
cooked brown rice
shredded sharp cheddar or fiesta blend cheese
greens, such as lettuce, kale, spinach
tortillas

Saute onions and peppers in a skillet with the olive oil for about five minutes. Add the black beans, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cilantro and lime juice. Cook until liquid is greatly reduced. Add the cream cheese, allow to melt, and mix thoroughly.

Build your burritos:

Spread avocado or guacamole on a flour tortilla. Add some of the bean mixture, some rice, and some of the shredded cheese, then a handful of greens. Fold the tortilla and heat slightly in the microwave or in a skillet on all sides. Serve warm.