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Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Burritos
What is better than a burrito? If you were to ask most Mexican food lovers, they'd be hard pressed to come up with anything which can beat these easy to make and easy to love Mexican wrap sandwiches. After all, you can fill them with anything at all you like, so there is quite literally a burrito for everyone, no matter what their taste.
From breakfast burritos to al pastor burritos, the basic formula can encompass an almost endless number of variations - including this delicious chipotle black bean recipe. It is a meatless, relatively healthy, and incredibly delicious recipe which takes very little time to make.
Spicy Black Bean Burritos
Ingredients -
4 large (burrito size) flour tortillas
1 tbsp canned chipotle chili, chopped, including sauce
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar (or a mixture of the two), shredded
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1-2 jalapeno peppers, diced (adjust quantity to taste)
Salsa, sour cream (optional) and lime wedges, for serving
Preparation:
Heat the black beans on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.
Mix in the chipotle peppers. Warm the tortillas over the flame of a gas stove or in the microwave if you have an electric stove.
Fill each tortilla with the bean and chipotle mixture, tomato, green onion, lettuce, cheese and a little salsa and fold up.
Serve immediately.
(Serves 4)
Photo Description:
Like just about any other burrito recipe you are likely to come across, these burritos are very easy to make, so you do not have to worry about having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen when you want to make burritos which taste as good or better than any you could find at your local Mexican takeout place. Since burritos are so versatile, you can make these spicy black bean burritos with slightly different ingredients, depending what you happen to have on hand. Whether as a quick lunch or dinner or as a snack, these burritos are guaranteed to satisfy any appetite.
