Easy Freezer Vegetarian Black Bean Burritos Food

VEGETARIAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Drain the cooked beans and save the liquid.
• Saute the garlic and onions in oil for several minutes until onions are translucent.
• Add the peppers and all of the spices and continue to saute until peppers are tender.
• Cover the vegetables, remove from heat, and set aside.
• Mash the beans with a potato masher adding enough of the reserved liquid to reach the consistency of mashed potatoes.
• Mix the mashed beans, vegetables, corn, olives, and cheese. Salt to taste.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place each tortilla flat on the counter.
• Spoon about 1/2 - 3/4 cup bean mixture onto the tortilla half closest to you.
• Roll the tortillas from the bottom up, putting pressure on the fililng so that it will be evenly distributed and will reach the open edges of the rolled tortilla.
• Place the burritos, rolled edge down in an oiled baking pan.
• Brush will oil, cover with a damp cottom cloth, and bake, tightly covered with foil for 45 minutes.
• Uncover the pan, remove the cloth, sprinkle with additional grated cheese and bake 5 more minutes.
• Serve the burritos topped with sour cream.

EASY FREEZER VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Set out a 9x11 baking pan to place folded burritos in.
• Whirl Black Beans (drained slightly) in a food processor for 3-5 seconds to make a thick paste.
• Warm up tortillas in the microwave. Place all 12 on a plate on high for about 45-60 seconds.
• Spread bean paste on tortilla. Layer on veggies, salsa, and cheese, (leftover chicken, shredded would also be good).
• Roll up, folding in ends.
• Place seam-side down into baking pan.
• Repeat process for all 12.
• Place baking pan in freezer until burritos are frozen solid.
• Wrap individually in foil/freezer paper and place in a large Ziploc bag for easy grab-and-go lunch.
• To reheat: cover with paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds, depending on microwave. Top with extra salsa, sour cream or plain yogurt with cumin.

VEGETARIAN FREEZER BURRITO

Steps:

• Making the cilantro lime rice: Place rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse well with cold water and add to a medium pot. Cover with 1 inch of cold water and place over medium heat. Once the rice is simmering, give it a stir, turn heat down to low, and cover. Cook until rice has absorbed the water and is tender, 15-20 minutes. There may be extra water, which you should drain off by leaving a space between the lid and pot, then pouring the remaining water out into the sink. Return to the stove off heat, cover, and let the rice steam for 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
• Freeze the burritos: Transfer burritos to a freezer safe plastic bag or container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months, but ideally use within 3 months.
• To reheat frozen burritos: To reheat a burrito in the microwave, unwrap it from foil and place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on defrost for 7 minutes per side or until the burrito is completely thawed. Transfer burrito a nonstick skillet over medium heat-low heat and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until burrito is nice and crispy. To reheat in an oven, preheat to 400°F. Place the wrapped burrito on a baking sheet and directly in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove and unwrap burrito. Return back to oven for 10 minutes for a crispy tortilla.

FREEZER-PREP VEGGIE BREAKFAST BURRITOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, or until translucent. Add the bell peppers and mushrooms and season with salt. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then cover and cook for 5 minutes, until the peppers and mushrooms are softened.
• Add the kale and cook until wilted. Remove the veggies from the pan and set aside. Wipe out the pan.
• In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
• Heat another drizzle of olive oil in the clean pan. Add the eggs and cook until scrambled to your liking. Remove from the heat.
• Lay a tortilla on a clean work surface. Add about ⅛ of the eggs and cooked vegetables, 2 ounces of beans, and ½ tablespoon each of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses to the center. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll into a burrito. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Heat a clean skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the burritos on both sides, starting with the seam side, until the tortilla is brown and crisp.
• Wrap the burritos individually in foil or reusable beeswax wraps. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.
• When ready to eat, unwrap a burrito and microwave for 3 minutes. Serve with salsa.
• Calories: 345 Total fat: 12 grams Total carbs: 41 grams Dietary fiber: 10 grams Sugars: 4 grams Protein: 20 grams
• Enjoy!