Best Fat Free Bean And Cheese Burrito Recipes

CRISPY BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Add the refried beans, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder and cumin to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
• Spoon about three tablespoons of the bean mixture onto the center of a flour tortilla and smooth into a thin layer.
• Sprinkle with a large pinch of shredded cheese. Roll tightly. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place a few burritos, seam side down, into the pan.
• Turn them every 30 seconds or so as they cook until they are golden and crispy on all sides.
• Serve warm, with homemade five-minute salsa and guacamole, for dipping.

BEAN 'N' CHEESE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Arrange burritos in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the soup, sauce and milk until blended; stir in 1 cup of cheese and the chilies. Pour over burritos. Sprinkle with the olives, onions and remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve on a bed of lettuce with salsa and sour cream if desired.

CRISPY BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Combine refried beans, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin in a mixing bowl; stir until smooth.
• Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the bean mixture onto the center of a tortilla and smooth into a thin layer. Sprinkle with a large pinch of shredded cheese and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining bean mixture, tortillas, and cheese.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place a few burritos, seam-side down, into the skillet. Cook, turning every 30 seconds, until golden and crispy on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining burritos.

EASY CHEESY BEAN BURRITOS (LOW-FAT)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and cook until clear.
• Reduce heat to medium, add green chilies, refried beans, and spices.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until hot.
• Add cheese and stir until melted and combined.
• Turn heat to low.
• Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 1 tortilla and cook about 1 minute per side, until slightly golden brown.
• Remove tortilla to plate, spread 1/8 bean mixture, and wrap into a burrito.
• Repeat steps 8 and 9 with remaining tortillas.

BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add onion and bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden and tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add pinto beans, pico de gallo, smoked paprika, reserved bean liquid and 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring and mashing occasionally with a potato masher or the back of a spoon, until liquid is absorbed and mixture is thick, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer refried beans to a bowl, and wipe out skillet.
• Spread 1/2 cup of the refried beans in the center of each tortilla and top each with 1/3 cup of the cheese. Fold the short sides of the tortilla over the filling; fold the bottom of the tortilla up and over the filling and tightly roll.
• In the skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium. Add 3 burritos seam side down and cook until golden, turning occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to serving plates and repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 3 burritos. Serve warm with sour cream and hot sauce on the side.