Rice Bean Burritos (Printable Version)

Flavorful rice and beans with fresh salsa wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, perfect for any meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice, uncooked
02 - 2 cups water
03 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Beans

04 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained (optional)
06 - 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
07 - 1 medium tomato, diced
08 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped

→ Salsa & Toppings

09 - ¾ cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot to taste)
10 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or vegan cheese (optional)
11 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Wraps

12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

# Directions:

01 - Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice and salt, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
02 - Heat drained beans over medium heat in a small saucepan for 3–4 minutes until just warmed through.
03 - Shred romaine lettuce, dice tomato, and finely chop red onion along with any other desired toppings.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10–15 seconds until pliable.
05 - Lay one tortilla flat and spoon ¼ cup cooked rice in the center. Add ¼ of the beans, 2 tablespoons corn (if using), lettuce, tomato, onion, 3 tablespoons salsa, cheese, and cilantro as desired.
06 - Fold in sides and roll tightly from the bottom to form a burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap burritos tightly in foil for convenient transport.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Budget-friendly and filling
  • Customizable for dietary needs
02 -
  • For gluten-free burritos, use gluten-free tortillas.
  • For vegan or dairy-free versions, omit cheese or use plant-based alternatives.
03 -
  • Cut a burrito in half to showcase colorful layers for serving or photos.
  • Add lime juice or a dollop of guacamole for extra flavor.
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