Easy Cheesy Bean Burritos (Low-Fat)
My dad used to make this once a week growing up. The recipe came off a tortilla wrapper over 20 years ago. Super easy, cheap, lowfat, and yummy! Serve with a salad for a great weeknight meal.
READY IN: 20mins
SERVES: 4
YIELD: 8 burritos
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1(15 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
- 1(4 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 2⁄3
- 1⁄4
- 1⁄2tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1⁄2tablespoon chili powder
- 1teaspoon cumin
- 1teaspoon garlic powder
DIRECTIONS
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook until clear.
- Reduce heat to medium, add green chilies, refried beans, and spices.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until hot.
- Add cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Turn heat to low.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tortilla and cook about 1 minute per side, until slightly golden brown.
- Remove tortilla to plate, spread 1/8 bean mixture, and wrap into a burrito.
- Repeat steps 8 and 9 with remaining tortillas.