Bean Burritos Freezer Meal Recipe

Bean Burritos

Adapted from Martha Stewart

Stock your freezer with these healthy single-serving dinners (or hearty lunches). These vegetarian burritos reheat well in the microwave, making them A-OK for a workplace kitchenette.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup(s) rice (brown or white)

2 tablespoon(s) olive oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 jalapeno chile, chopped (ribs and seeds removed, for less heat)

1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin

Coarse salt and ground pepper

3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste

3 can(s) (15 ounces each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 bag(s) (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels

2 scallions, thinly sliced

8 (10-inch) burrito-size flour tortillas

2 cup(s) (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Salsa and sour cream, optional

Directions:

Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add onions, garlic, jalapeno, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

Add beans and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Add corn; cook to heat through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in scallions.

Heat tortillas according to package instructions; fill with rice, bean mixture, and cheese.

Assemble: Mound 1/4 cup rice, 3/4 cup bean mixture, and 1/4 cup cheese on one side of tortilla. Fold, and hold in sides. Starting from filled end, holding sides in as you work, tightly roll into a bundle. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down, and prepare remaining burritos.

Serve immediately, with salsa and sour cream.

Makes 8 burritos.

***FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS***: Wrap individually in first plastic, then aluminum foil. Freeze up to 3 months.

***TO COOK FROM FROZEN***: Remove foil and plastic wrap. Wrap loosely with paper towel and place on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high, 1:30 to 1:40. Serve immediately, with salsa and sour cream.