Spicy Pinto Bean Burritos

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

6 (9-inch) flour tortillas

vegetable cooking spray

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 cups canned pinto beans, drained, rinsed, and mashed

1/2 cup nonfat process cream cheeseproduct, softened

1/4 cup nonfat mayonnaise

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons no-salt-added salsa

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

3 cups finely shredded lettuce

1 cup seeded, chopped tomato

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Place a damp paper towel in center of a sheet of aluminum foil. Stack tortillas on paper towel. Cover stack with another damp paper towel; seal foil. Bake at 250° for 10 minutes.
2. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add olive oil. Place over medium heat until hot. Add 1/2 cup onion; saute 4 minutes. Add jalapeno and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add pinto beans; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise; stir well.
3. Spoon about 1/4 cup bean mixture down one side of each tortilla. Top evenly with cream cheese mixture, green onions, and salsa. Roll up tortillas; arrange seam side down in a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Place 1/2 cup lettuce and 1 burrito on each plate. Top burritos evenly with tomato, green pepper, and cilantro.

By RecipeOfHealth.com