Special Diets

Spinach and Black Bean Burritos with Salsa

• From: The Bean Institute

Ingredients

• Salsa2 cups diced plum tomatoes

• 2 Tbs fresh poblano pepper, seeded and minced

• 2 Tbs fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup diced onion

• 4 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice

• 3/4 tsp salt

• Burrito1 1/3 cups dried black beans

• 2 1/2 tsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup diced onion

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 2 1/2 tsp fresh chopped oregano

• 3/4 tsp salt

• 3 Tbs water

• 1/8 cup spinach, steamed and chopped

• 2 cups grated queso fresco

• 8 6-inch flour tortillas

Make these with the whole family—burritos filled with homemade salsa, steamed spinach, and queso fresco.

Directions

• In a large pot of water cook the black beans until tender.
• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all of the salsa ingredients, mix thoroughly; set aside.
• Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes, add garlic and cook an additional minute.
• Add cumin, oregano, and salt and cook for one minute.
• Add beans and water and cook for approximately 8 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Assemble burritos by evenly distributing the spinach, bean mixture, cheese, and salsa among the eight tortillas. Roll up as desired and serve.