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    Zippy Black Bean Burritos


    Source of Recipe


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    List of Ingredients


    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 can (10-ounce) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
    • 1 can (15-ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 4 flour tortillas (10-inch)
    • 1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
    • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)


    Instructions


    1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, cumin, oregano, and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in vinegar and tomatoes; reduce heat to medium, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in beans; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

    2. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon about 1/2 cup bean mixture down center of each tortilla using a slotted spoon. Sprinkle each serving with 1/4 cup cheese, and roll up. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Yield: 4 servings: (serving size: 1 tortilla).



 

 

 


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