Healthy Mexican Black Bean Burritos with Rice and Fresh Salsa

Mexican Style Black Bean Burrito Recipe

Description:
A delicious, vegetarian Mexican-inspired dish featuring flour tortillas stuffed with a savory filling of black beans, rice, and fresh vegetables. The tortillas are lightly grilled or steamed for added pliability, and the burritos are topped with salsa, cheddar cheese, and Greek yogurt. A perfect option for lunch or dinner, served alongside chips and a fresh salad.

Cuisine: Mexican
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• 4 Flour Tortillas
• 1/4 cup Black Beans (soaked overnight and cooked)
• 6 to 8 Spinach Leaves (Palak)
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 1 Tomato (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (chopped)
• 2 sprigs Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
• 1 cup Rice (or brown rice, boiled and chilled)
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 4 Spring Onion Greens (chopped)
• 4 tbsp Cheddar Cheese (grated)
• 4 tbsp Hung Curd (Greek Yogurt)

Preparation Time:

• 10 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30 minutes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the coriander leaves: Pick the coriander leaves and set them aside. Finely slice the stalks and keep them aside for later.

2. Cook the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and coriander stalks, frying until they turn brown. Add the cooked black beans and mix well. Let it cook for 1 minute.

3. Add the boiled and chilled rice to the pan, and stir well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the reserved coriander leaves.

4. Prepare the salsa: In a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, onions, spring onions, lime juice, and coriander leaves. Toss everything together using a fork and season to taste.

5. Heat the tortillas: Place the tortillas on a griddle pan and heat until soft and pliable.

6. Assemble the burrito: Lay a tortilla on a plate and layer spinach leaves over it. Spoon one-quarter of the rice and black bean mixture onto the tortilla, then top with a generous spoonful of the salsa. Grate some cheddar cheese over the top and add a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

7. Wrap the burrito: Carefully fold the sides of the tortilla and roll it up to enclose the filling. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make the rest of the burritos.

8. Serve: Serve your Black Bean Burritos with a side of chips and a refreshing Green Apple, Radish & Pepper Salad, along with a glass of Carrot Pineapple Orange Juice for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Enjoy this Mexican-inspired delight for lunch or dinner, packed with flavor and goodness!