These burritos are great to have stashed in the freezer for quick grab and go lunches.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time2 minutesmins
Total Time32 minutesmins
Course: Lunch, Make ahead
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: black bean, fajitas
Servings: 8burritos
Calories: 392kcal
Author: Trish | The infinebalance Food Blog
Ingredients
2large bell peppers thinly sliced
2small red onions thinly sliced
1teaspoonchilli powder
1package fajita seasoning mixI used low sodium Ol El Paso, plus ¼ cup of water
1cupcooked brown rice
¼teaspoonsaltor to taste, depends if you use low sodium beans or not
1 19ozcan black beansrinsed and drained (about 2 cups cooked)
juice of ½ of a lime
shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheeseabout 2 cups
8-10large tortilla shells
Instructions
In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat and add peppers and onions. Cook until vegetables are soft, but not browned, about 7 minutes. Add fajita seasoning mix, chili powder and ¼ cup of water and stirr well toc combine. Allow the mixture to cook down slightly and thicken, stir in salt, brown rice, black beans and lime juice. Simmer for a few more minutes. Mixture will thicken slightly, then remove from heat.
Heat tortilla wraps so they are easier to wrap without breaking. I do this by dampening a paper towel with a little bit of water and rolling a stack of wraps into a roll with the paper towel around them. Heat the bundle in the microwave for 45-60 seconds. Until they are warm to the touch.
Lay a tortilla down on a cutting board or work surface. Down the middle of the tortilla, place about ¼ cup of cheese and ½ -⅔ cup of the bean and vegetable mixture on top of the cheese. Fold the sides of the burrito in towards the center and then fold the bottom over the filling forming a pocket.
At this point, just roll the rest of the way up.
Wrap each burrito separately in wax or parchment paper for storing in the freezer. Place 3-4 burritos in a large freezer bag and label
To Reheat:
Remove wax paper and place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on high for about 2 minutes. How long will depend on how frozen the burrito still is when you put in the microwave. I usually take mine out of the freezer first thing in the morning and let it sit out on the counter until lunch time so 1-½ to 2 minutes usually does just fine. Check the center to be sure it is hot all the way through. Allow the burrito to cool slightly before eating.
Notes
Assembled burritos will keep in the freezer for about 3 months.See post for step by step instructions for rolling burritos.