Make-it-don't-buy-it Frozen Vegetarian Burritos

Make-it-don't-buy-it Frozen Vegetarian Burritos
Make-it-don't-buy-it Frozen Vegetarian Burritos might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One portion of this dish contains about 14g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 305 calories. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Mexican food. Head to the store and pick up baby spinach, brown rice, ground cumin, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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Cook the brown rice according to the package directions.
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Transfer to a large bowl and cool completely.
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Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
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Add the tomato paste, chile powder and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the black beans, squash, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until the beans are soft and most of the liquid has reduced but the mixture is still slightly saucy, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add the spinach, in batches if needed, and fold in until wilted. Allow to cool completely.
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Lay the tortillas out on a clean work surface. Put 1/2 cup of the rice in the center of each tortilla, about 1 inch from the edges, and top with about 1/2 cup of the bean filling.
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Sprinkle each with 2 heaping tablespoons Cheddar, and add a few dashes of hot sauce. Fold the edge nearest to you over the filling, fold in the sides and finish rolling up. Wrap tightly first in plastic wrap and then in foil, and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
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To reheat in a microwave: Wrap the frozen burrito in parchment paper and microwave on high until hot in the center, 4 to 5 minutes.
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For the crunchy oven method: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray each side of the burrito generously with cooking spray and place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Cook until golden and crispy on the outside and hot inside, turning about halfway through, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Serve with reduced-fat sour cream, salsa and guacamole if desired.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Burrito can be paired with Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. You could try Joseph Phelps Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 50 dollars per bottle.
Joseph Phelps Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir
Joseph Phelps Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 45 m.
Servings6
Health Score77
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