I finally taught my kids that (slightly) naughty rhyme! And they giggle every time.
I cook with beans..a lot...'cause they're cheap and easy and good fiber and protein. Who doesn't love a big ol' bean burrito?
Chop up an onion and a bag of sweet baby peppers.
Saute in a tablespoon of olive oil.
Drain and rinse a can of pintos and a can of black beans.
Add a packet or low sodium taco seasoning + 1/2 cup water. Let simmer until bean mixture has thickened.
Serve on a whole wheat tortilla with a sprinkle of shredded Colby or cheddar.
Easy Bean Burritos
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 large yellow onion, diced
-1 bag baby sweet peppers, seeded and diced
-1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
-1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
-1 packet low sodium taco seasoning
-6 whole wheat tortillas
-1/2 cup shredded cheese
-Salsa of choice
-Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add diced onions and peppers. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
2. Add beans, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup water. Turn down heat to low and let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until mixture has thickened a bit.
3. Spoon about 2/3 cup bean mixture on a tortilla, then sprinkle on about 2 tablespoons shredded cheese.
4. Serve with your favorite salsa (it counts as a veggie so load up!) and plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Per burrito (with yogurt and salsa): 330 calories, 51 grams carbohydrate (including 10 grams fiber!), 6 grams fat, 20 grams protein, 707 mg sodium
Try these soon, you know, because the more you ( : o ) the better you feel, so eat some beans for every meal!