Black Bean and Veg Burritos

This is a recipe from my sister Kate.  She originally got it off the Rookie Cookie blog.  Healthy and yummy!


For the black beans:

Olive oil

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped

1 small white onion

1 large can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper

For the fillings:

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced

1 package burrito-sized tortillas

Salsa

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 avocado, diced

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the black beans, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, jalapeno and onion; sauté for 2 minutes. Add black beans and spices to the pan and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer beans to a serving dish.

In another pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion. Cook, stirring often, until bell peppers are softened.

To put together the burritos, place a scoop of beans on the tortilla. Add the peppers and onion. Top with cheese, salsa, cilantro and avocado. Wrap up and enjoy!

Rookie’s Notes: Of course you could be more carb-smart and make these with whole wheat tortillas.