Description
Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos are a quick and easy vegetarian meal featuring refried beans, seasoned basmati rice with salsa and chipotle, creamy sour cream and mayonnaise mixture, sharp Tex Mex cheese, all wrapped in large tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or on-the-go meals, these burritos combine smoky, tangy, and cheesy flavors with a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Mixture
- 1 cup long grain rice (basmati)
- 1/2 cup salsa
Bean Mixture
- 15 ounce can refried beans (or 1 3/4 cups homemade refried beans)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 6 ounces shredded Tex Mex cheese
- 6 large tortillas
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions (typically 1 cup rice to 2 cups water, simmered for 15 minutes until tender). Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork.
- Mix Rice with Salsa: In a bowl, combine the cooked rice with 1/2 cup salsa. Stir well to evenly mix the flavors.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, finely minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Warm the Refried Beans: Heat the refried beans in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay a large tortilla flat. Spread a layer of refried beans in the center, followed by a scoop of salsa rice mixture. Drizzle some of the chipotle sour cream sauce on top, then sprinkle with shredded Tex Mex cheese.
- Roll the Burritos: Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from one end to the other to enclose all ingredients securely.
- Optional - Heat Burritos: For melted cheese and warm burritos, place assembled burritos seam side down in a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve the burritos hot, optionally garnished with extra salsa or sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Use homemade refried beans if available for fresher taste.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper based on your preferred spice level.
- For a vegan version, substitute sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- These burritos can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen for convenience; reheat before serving.
- Adding avocado or fresh cilantro on serving adds fresh flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 522 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1242 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
