Whether you are a vegetarian or not this is a great inexpensive and easy recipe anyone can make. You could add scrambled eggs to make it a breakfast burrito or meat such chicken or beef as a non vegetarian option. Be creative, have fun and enjoy!Before we get to cookin' there is one thing I must talk to you about first. All of the ingredients you need for this recipe you can find in our virtual grocery store called We Deliver Cancun. If you or someone you know will be staying in Cancun or the Riviera Maya please make sure to check it out! You can shop through the online store from the comfort of your home and when you arrive to our little corner of paradise we will deliver the order to you. Trust me when I tell you, you do NOT want to spend valuable vacation time in a taxi or bus, walking through unfamiliar isles and trying to figure out the local currency. Our site has familiar products and is in US dollars. If there is something you want but don't find, let us know and we will do our best to locate it for you!
Ok ready to start your shopping list? Here is what you will need to create your delicious burritos -
(This list is for 4 large burritos.)
- 4 large tortillas
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 small onion chopped (white or red, what ever you prefer)
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- teaspoon of minced garlic
- 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño pepper chopped fine
- 1/2 cup of corn
- 1/2 cup of rice
- 5 ounces of cream cheese
- chopped cilantro - I like A LOT
Optional toppings - avocado, tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa
How to create -
- Cook the rice and set aside.
- Wrap tortillas in foil and put in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes at 350°.
- Over medium heat put the onion, bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño and corn in the skillet, cook for about 2 minutes. Add the beans and rice and cook for another couple minutes.
- Add cream cheese and cilantro to the mix and stir.
- Place tortillas on a plate and spoon in the mixture.At this point you can add the optional toppings.
Be sure to check our recipes for Homemade Tortillas and Homemade Salsa
