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Corn and Black Bean Burritos
these burritos are high in flavor and easy to make
Scallions · Celery · Corn · Avocado
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Gather
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
Make it
Method
- 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 for about 15 seconds on each side. Place each tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon 1/3 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.
- 9
Tip: Try serving with extra salsa on the side.
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Where this recipe comes from
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Dinners. No government endorsement is implied.
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