Monday, January 28, 2019

Simple Black Bean Burrito

Simple Black Bean Burrito


Ingredients

  • 2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions


  1. Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
  2. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos in skillet, cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour beans into skillet, cook 3 minutes stirring.
  3. Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with salt. Cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir cilantro into mixture.
  4. Spoon mixture evenly down center of warmed tortilla and roll tortillas up. Serve immediately 

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

15 Minute Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP avocado oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • dash cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot on saute and add your oil and onions. Leave the lid off and stir frequently.
  2. Saute the onions for about 4 minutes and then add in the rice and garlic.
  3. Saute the onions and rice for about 2 minutes, until they begin to turn a golden color.
  4. Add in the tomato sauce, chicken stock, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper and stir. Scrape the bottom so the rice doesn’t burn.
  5. Close and lock the lid. Turn the Instant Pot to Manual for 8 minutes.
  6. When 8 minutes is up and Instant Pot beeps, open the vent and place a towel over it. Be careful, it is very hot.
  7. Serve with your favorite Mexican food, like my Authentic Cheese Enchiladas!