Refried Bean Burritos

Ingredients

Filling

• 1 (14 ounce) can refried beans (I use fat free)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder or ground dried chile
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3-5 dashes garlic powder
• hot sauce
• 1 cup hot cooked rice (I usually omit) (optional)
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese or monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded or thinly sliced (I use low fat)
• your favorite salsa
• 1 package flour tortilla (10-in. The recipe usually uses 5 tortillas the way I make it)

Toppings

Any or all of the following to taste

• chopped tomato
• shredded lettuce
• sliced black olive
• sliced scallion
• sliced jalapeno
• sour cream
• guacamole

Directions

1. 1

   Place beans in microwave safe dish.

2. 2

   Stir in next 5 ingredients.

3. 3

   Heat on medium power for about 3 minutes or until hot, stirring once halfway through.

4. 4

   Alternatively, heat over low heat on stovetop until warmed through.

5. 5

   If mixture becomes too thick, add water.

6. 6

   Mix in rice, if using.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, heat the tortillas.

8. 8

   Use the method you like best.

9. 9

   I usually just heat them one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 20-30 secs per side, or just until pliable.

10. 10

    Place about 1/3 cup bean mixture in each tortilla, add cheese, salsa and toppings, and roll.

11. 11

    You can bake them in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes if you want them firmer/crisper.

12. 12

    I like to skip this step.

13. 13

    That's it!

14. 14

    These refrigerate well for a few days.

15. 15

    I can't speak for the freezer.

16. 16

    I end up with 5 medium sized burritos; if you use the rice or more veggies, you will get more.

17. 17

    Since I usually reheat one or two at a time, I add sour cream after reheating.

18. 18

    No one would call these authentic Mexican food; they taste more like a fresher and better version of Taco Bell, but they are very good.