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Rice and Bean Burritos

Looking for your favorite burrito but want it to be healthier? Just make a few changes and you have will a great meal; reduce your sodium intake and enjoy this genuine Mexican flavor!


Rice and Bean Burritos

Ingredients

For 8 people

  • 1/2 cup(s) non-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 ounce(s) soft fresh goat cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) cooked brown rice or long-grain rice, kept warm
  • 3 tablespoon(s) minced red onion
  • 3 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup(s) low sodium chicken broth, defatted
  • 8 whole wheat tortillas (6 inches each)
  • 12 1/8 tablespoon(s) spicy black bean dip
  • 1/2 cup(s) shredded low fat Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz.)
  • 3 cup(s) finely shredded lettuce
  • 8 tablespoon(s) South-western Grill Salsa
  • 1 Fresh cilantro sprigs

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cottage and goat cheeses in medium bowl; blend with fork until smooth. Add rice, onion, chopped cilantro and cumin. Mix well; set aside and place broth in shallow bowl. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, dip tortilla in broth to moisten each side. Spread 1 heaping tablespoonful bean dip on tortilla, and then top with 1 heaping tablespoonful rice mixture. Roll up tortilla and place in 12×8-inch baking dish, seam side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas, bean dip and rice mixture. Cover with foil. Bake about 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Remove foil; top with shredded cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts. To serve, arrange burritos on plate. Top with lettuce and salsa. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 231.69 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 5.76g
  • Sodium (mg): 510.46mg
  • Carbs: 33.28g
  • Fat: 6.58g
  • Saturated fat (g): 3.55g
  • Proteins: 10.55g