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Friday, June 4, 2010

Bean and Corn Burritos

This bean and corn burrito recipe creates a meal that is healthy, tasty, and easy to prepare.

Preparation Time: 25 minutes. Cook time: 20 to 25 minutes.

Serves six as a main dish.
Ingredients

  • 6 large whole-grain or corn tortilla shells
  • 1 15-ounce can of black beans (well rinsed)
  • 1 15-ounce can of kidney or navy beans (well rinsed)
  • ½ of a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels (about 10 to 12 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic (use minced garlic from a jar to save time)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit for a less-spicy burrito)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese (soy or regular)

Instructions Preheat oven to 375 ° F.

  • Rinse black beans and kidney beans well and place into large stove-top pan.
  • Add ½ can of diced tomatoes.
  • Add 2 cups frozen corn.
  • Heat mixture over medium-high heat, stirring often to prevent beans from sticking to pan.
  • Add basil, garlic, cumin, and cayenne.
  • Continue to stir and heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling (about 8 minutes).
  • Remove mixture from heat.
  • Gently stir in feta cheese crumbles.
  • Divide the mixture evenly among the tortilla shells.
  • Roll shells into burrito shape and place into a lightly greased glass baking dish (canola or olive oil works well for greasing dish). Use two baking dishes if needed. Secure each shell with a toothpick, if necessary.
  • Place baking dishes into the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot.
  • Approximately 5 minutes before burritos are done cooking, sprinkle the cheddar cheese or soy cheese over the top to melt.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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