Black Bean Burritos
Ingredients:
4 10” flour tortillas
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans diced green chilies
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
12 oz. of cream cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Small bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed and chopped
Optional: shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Heat oven to 350°
Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil or place in a tortilla warmer and put in pre-heated oven for 15 minutes.
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté 5 – 6 minutes. Add red peppers and garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.
Add beans, green chilies and diced tomato to skillet. Season with cumin and chili powder and cook for 2 – 3 minutes.
Chop cream cheese into 1” cubes and add to pan. Heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted and mixture is thoroughly combined.
Remove pan from heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
To serve, spoon bean mixture down the center of warmed tortillas. Roll and serve with shredded cheese, if desired.