A healthy catch on the classic burrito

The ideal dish for when the desire for Mexican food strikes.


Burritos have humble origins. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Mexican workers would go for the day with a little last night dinner - beans, a small meat, maybe wrapped with rice in a tortilla to keep it warm until lunch.

The burritos are to take away, because not only are they delicious, but they are fast to make and highly portable, and easy to spread quickly because your breakfast is based on a narrow. The bad news is that most burritos bought when buying shops went to the bottom. In particular, it is the combination of rice, beans, sour cream, cheese andguacamole who raises calories andsodium account in thousands.

ThisBurrito is american in spirit, which is to say that it's hearty and filled generously, but without the caloric excesses found atChipotle Mexican Grill, Baja Fresh, and other burrito barons in the country. We have not only done this recipe for you to save you in calories, but it's also fast and easy to do, so that will save you time.

Nutrition:355 calories, 13 g of grease (6 g saturated), 740 mg of sodium

Serve 4

You will need

1/2 c. Canola oil soup
1 large onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 Poblano or green pepper, sliced
Black salt and pepper
1/2 Box of black beans (14-16OZ), drained
1/4 c. Cumin
Juice of 1 lime
Hot sauce
4 Whole wheat tortillas (10 ")
1 cup cheese vector shredded low in fat
2 shredded chicken cups (about half a chicken from shop purchased)
Salsa (salsa verde is particularly good here)

How to do it

  1. Heat the oil in a large stove over high heat.
  2. Add the onion and red and poblano peppers and cook until brown, about 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine beans with cumin in a saucepan and warm. Add the lime juice and some hot sauce shakes.
  4. Preheat a heating plate,cast iron, or large nonstick skillet on average heat.
  5. Microwave the tortillas for 20 seconds, just enough, they are flexible.
  6. Building a burrito at a time, sprinkle on cheese, garnished with beans, onion-pepper mixture, chicken and salsa.
  7. Roll in a tight package.
  8. Place the burritos directly on the pan, cook for a minute on each side until slightly grilled.
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