Recipes
Bean, Rice & Cheddar Burrito
Uses: kidney beans, yellow rice, tortilla, cheddar, picante sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 tortilla
- 1/2 cup cooked yellow rice
- 1/3 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons shredded cheddar
- 1 tablespoon picante sauce
Instructions:
- Cook the yellow rice according to package instructions, then set aside and keep warm.
- Warm the rice and beans together, seasoning with cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Warm the tortilla so it rolls easily.
- Spoon the rice and beans into the center of the tortilla.
- Top with cheddar and picante sauce.
- Fold in the sides and roll into a burrito. Warm seam-side down in a pan if you want it lightly toasted.
Chef’s note: This is a simple pantry-style lunch that feels warm, filling, and familiar.
Optional: Add guacamole, chopped tomatoes, or sauteed peppers.