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Zippy Black Bean Burritos




Source of Recipe


Cooking Light-9/01






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).