6 Delicious Mexican Recipes You Need To Try! | The Spruce Eats #CookWithUs

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with less fat.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while corn tortillas are often cheaper.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Sauté chopped onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in cooked rice, black beans, and corn; cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.

Spoon the rice and bean mixture onto the center of each tortilla.

Top with cheese, sour cream, and avocado slices as desired.

Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling.

Place the burrito seam-side down in the skillet and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve with hot sauce on the side.

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