Mexican Bean Burritos
Serves: 10-12
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 180 min
Ingredients
2 Cups
Dried pinto beans
8 Cups
Water
1/2-1 Cup
Bean cooking liquid
2
Chopped tomatoes
1 Bunch
Green onions, chopped
2 Cups
Shredded lettuce
Assorted Mexican salsas
10-12
Whole wheat flour or corn tortillas
Directions
1
Place the beans in a large pot with the water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat slightly so they don’t boil over, and cook until tender, 3 to 4 hours. (This step can also be done in a slow cooker (Crock-Pot). Cook on high for 8-10 hours.) Drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
2
Mash the beans with a hand masher or portable electric beater. Add some bean cooking liquid after mashing and mix until the beans are a soft, moist consistency.
3
Place all the ingredients in bowls, except the tortillas. Let each person make their own burrito by layering on the ingredients of their choice. For instance, take a tortilla, spread a line of beans down the center of the tortilla, then add some tomatoes, onions and lettuce. Spoon a little of your favorite salsa over all of this, roll up the tortilla and, either place on a plate and eat it using a fork or pick it up and eat it using your fingers.
HINT: Make rice for the next two days meals.
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