Aunt Jennys Black Bean Burritos Recipe

These black bean burritos are a family favorite, inspired by my husband's aunt! They're incredibly easy to make, bursting with flavor, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prepping for lunches. The hearty black bean mixture is also delicious served over rice for a complete Cal-Mex meal. Using reduced-fat sour cream, cheese, and whole grain tortillas, each burrito is only 6 points (WW)! Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 262.7 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aunt Jennys Black Bean Burritos

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese (optional)
  • cooked brown rice (optional, quantity as desired)
  • lettuce (not specified in recipe)
  • cooked chicken breast (not specified in recipe)
  • cooked beef (not specified in recipe)
  • avocado (not specified in recipe)
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

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How to Make Aunt Jennys Black Bean Burritos

  1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans, salsa, lime juice, and cilantro.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. While the bean mixture simmers, warm the tortillas according to package directions (you can heat them in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven).
  6. Fill each warm tortilla with the black bean mixture.
  7. Top with reduced-fat cheese and sour cream (if desired).
  8. Serve immediately. Optional: Serve the black bean mixture over rice for a hearty beans and rice meal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

2g

Carbs

15g

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