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Creamy Black Bean Burritos

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Ingredients

  • 6 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1½ cups of chopped red bell pepper about 1 large
  • 1½ cups of chopped red onion about 1 large
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper minced (seeds removed for milder heat)
  • 2 15-ounce cans of reduced-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, cubed
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ⅓ cup of chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish
  • Juice of 1 lime about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 lime sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Wrap the flour tortillas in foil and heat them in the oven for about 15 minutes.
  • Alternatively, you can heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds on High at the end of Step 3 if you want to save time.
  • In a 10-inch skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chopped red bell pepper, red onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the drained and rinsed black beans and cook, stirring frequently, for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the cubed cream cheese and salt.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes, until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is creamy.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro and the juice of one lime.
  • Spoon about ¾ cup of the mixture evenly down the center of each warmed tortilla.
  • Roll up the tortillas, garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges, and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy your Creamy Black Bean Burritos!
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Course; Torttilla