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Best Easy Bean and Cheese Burritos Recipe

Name: Best Easy Bean and Cheese Burritos Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 180 g
Ingredients: refried beans 2 cups; shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup; flour tortillas 4 pieces; chopped green onions 2 tbsp; chopped cilantro 2 tbsp; salsa 4 tbsp

Simple bean and cheese burritos wrapped in warm flour tortillas are a quick, vegetarian family dinner staple. Budget-friendly and packed with protein from beans, they're endlessly customizable with fresh toppings.

Cook 20 min Difficulty EASY 330 kcal

#vegetarian #diabetic friendly #mediterranean #high protein

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

refried beans 2 cups
shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup
flour tortillas 4 pieces

Seasonings/Sauce

chopped green onions 2 tbsp
chopped cilantro 2 tbsp
salsa 4 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 44 g 53%

Protein 14 g 17%

Fat 9 g 24%

Serving size 180g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes to ensure even warming of the tortillas.
2

Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally to maintain a smooth texture without drying.
3

Lay out the flour tortillas and spoon 1/2 cup of refried beans onto each, spreading evenly and leaving a 1-inch border for easier folding.
4

Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the beans, then add tablespoon each of green onions and cilantro for extra flavor.
5

Roll up each tortilla tightly (sides in first), then place seam-side down in the preheated skillet; cook 2 minutes per side, turning until lightly golden and cheese melts inside.
6

Serve immediately with salsa on the side or spooned over the top, to taste.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The refried beans are the essential ingredient in these Bean and Cheese Burritos—they provide hearty texture and most of the protein. Combined with cheddar cheese, they define the classic flavor and satisfying bite of the dish.

Q. How should I control heat to avoid burning the burritos?

Use medium heat when warming the skillet so the tortillas brown gently without getting hard or burnt. When reheating the beans, keep the heat low and stir frequently to prevent sticking or drying.

Q. How can I keep the burritos from getting soggy or tearing?

Don’t overfill the tortillas, and leave a border so you can roll tightly. Warming the tortillas briefly before filling makes them more flexible and less likely to tear. Cooking seam-side down helps seal them until golden and crisp.

Q. How many calories, protein, and carbs are in each serving?

Each serving of Bean and Cheese Burritos contains approximately 330 kcal, 14g protein, 44g carbs, and 9g fat. The protein-to-carb ratio is favorable for a vegetarian meal, and the carb caloric contribution is about 53%.

Best Easy Bean and Cheese Burritos Recipe

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