We love burritos! This is a very easy recipe and tasty too! Read the ingredients label on the tortillas - it's hard to find tortillas that don't have quantities of fat in them. Definitely don't get the kind with LARD!
Bean and Cheese Burritos
8 fat-free or low fat flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches in diameter)
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 1/4 cups taco sauce
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese -- (4 ounces)
CHOICE OF TOPPINGS
shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, chopped ripe olives, plain low-fat or fat-free yogurt and/or reduced-fat sour cream -- if desired
Heat tortillas as directed on package. While tortillas are heating, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender. Stir in refried beans and 1/4 cup of the taco sauce; heat through.
Heat remaining 1 cup taco sauce in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
Place about 1/3 cup of bean mixture on center of each tortilla. Fold one end of tortilla up about 1 inch over filling; fold right and left sides over folded end, overlapping. Fold remaining end down.
Spoon warm taco sauce over burritos. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with choice of toppings.
Copyright:"© General Mills, Inc. 1998."
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 276 Calories; 4g Fat (11.6% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 14g Dietary Fiber; 6mg Cholesterol; 1243mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.
NOTES : Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro or parsley over these burritos for a splash of color and a fresh taste. For a bold flavor, use sharp reduced-fat Cheddar cheese instead of mild. For a more subtle flavor, substitute reduced-fat Mozzarella cheese for the Cheddar.
