Friday, February 29, 2008

Spicy Black Bean Burrito

From the World's Healthiest Foods web site


Spicy Black Bean Burrito










Using canned black beans (preferably organic) makes this a great meal you can prepare in a matter of minutes.


Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 15-oz can of black beans
  • 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 whole wheat tortillas
  • 2 oz low-fat cheese
  • prepared salsa
  • optional: goat cheese

Directions:

  1. Dice onions and chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits
  2. Dice bell peppers
  3. Healthy Sauté onions and bell peppers for 5 minutes
  4. Add garlic, black beans, olive oil, chili powder, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Wrap 1/2 of mixture and 1 oz of low-fat cheese into each of the two tortillas.
  6. Top with salsa and goat cheese (if desired)
Serves 2
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