Name: Freezer Bean & Cheese Burritos
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups chopped grape tomatoes; 4 scallions, chopped; 0.25 cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppers; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium pinto beans, rinsed; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 8 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas, at room temperature

Freezer Bean & Cheese Burritos

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6 Reviews

This copycat version of store-bought frozen burritos is perfect for meal prepping. Make a big batch to store in the freezer for healthy packable lunches or a quick campsite meal.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 burritos

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups chopped grape tomatoes
4 scallions, chopped
¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium pinto beans, rinsed
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas, at room temperature

Directions

Combine tomatoes, scallions, jalapeños and cilantro in a medium bowl.
Mash beans with chili powder and cumin in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until almost smooth. Add cheese and the tomato mixture and stir until combined. Spread about 1/2 cup of the filling mixture on the bottom third of each tortilla. Roll snugly, tucking in the ends as you go. Wrap each burrito in heavy-duty foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To heat in the microwave: Unwrap a burrito and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel and microwave on High until steaming hot throughout, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
To heat over a campfire: Place foil-wrapped burrito on a cooking grate over a medium to medium-hot fire. Cook, turning once or twice, until steaming hot throughout, 5 to 10 minutes if partially thawed, up to 15 minutes if frozen.

Tips

To make ahead: Freeze for up to 3 months; defrost for up to 1 day in a refrigerator or cold cooler.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336	Calories
12g	Fat
41g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 burrito
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 15g	30%
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 28mg	9%
Vitamin A 1084IU	22%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Folate 65mcg	16%
Sodium 750mg	33%
Calcium 350mg	27%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 36mg	9%
Potassium 332mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.