Corn and Black Bean Burritos

Corn and Black Bean Burritos

These burritos are high in flavor and easy to make

CAL/SERV :

189

PREP TIME :

20 MINS

YIELDS :

12 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

5 MINS

INGREDIENTS

  • ¼ C scallions (green onions), rinsed and sliced into ¼-inch wide circles, including green tops
  • ¼ C celery, rinsed and finely diced
  • 1¼ C frozen yellow corn
  • ½ ripe avocado, peeled and diced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (or substitute 2 tsp dried coriander)
  • 1 can (15½ oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ C reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ C salsa or taco sauce (look for lowest sodium version)
  • 12 (9-inch) whole- wheat tortillas

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Combine scallions, celery, and corn in a small saucepan.  Add just enough water to cover. 
  3. Cover, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium.  Simmer for 5 minutes, until vegetables soften.  Drain vegetables.  Set aside to cool.
  4. Combine avocado, cilantro, and beans in a large mixing bowl.  Add cheese and salsa, and mix.
  5. When corn mixture has cooled slightly, add to avocado mixture.
  6. In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, warm each tortilla about 15 seconds on each side.  Place each tortilla on a flat surface.  Spoon ⅓ cup of the mixture into the center of the tortilla.  Fold the top and bottom of the tortilla over the filling.  Fold in the sides to make a closed packet.
  7. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  8. When all tortillas are wrapped, continue heating in the oven 5 minutes, until all are warm and cheese is melted. 

Tip: Try serving with extra salsa on the side.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 189, Total fat 3 g, Saturated fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 257 mg, Total fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, Carbohydrates 34 g, Potassium 204 mg