Pinto Bean Burritos

Cincinnati VA’s Healthy Teaching Kitchen shares how to make some delicious Pinto Bean Burritos. Follow along as Jason, one of our registered Dietitians makes these healthy and tasty burritos you can have ready in minutes!

Pinto Bean Burritos
Prep: 2 minutes | Cook: 10-15 minutes | Total: 12-17 minutes
Yield: 6 servings | Serving Size: 1 burrito

Ingredients
2 cans no salt added pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup medium salsa
1 tsp garlic powder (or 1-2 tsp minced fresh garlic)
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
6 100% whole wheat tortillas
1 cup shredded cheese (2 Tbsp per burrito)

Directions
1) Place beans, salsa, garlic, cumin, and oregano in a skillet and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes (or until heated through).
2) Spoon ½ cup of bean mixture into 1 whole wheat tortilla.
3) Add 2 tablespoons shredded cheese per burrito.

Recipe Notes
• Quick, tasty, and easy with minimal prep.
• Adjust seasoning to your own preference.
• Excellent source of fiber.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 325 | Total Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g
Sodium: 710mg| Total Carbohydrate: 54g | Dietary Fiber: 13.2g| Protein: 17.2g

Adapted by Cincinnati VAMC HTK from unknown source | Submitted by Jason Roberts, RDN, LD, CDCES

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