Black Bean and Barley Burritos

Name: Black Bean and Barley Burritos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 Burrito, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup cooked barley; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 2 cups fresh spinach, torn into bite sized pieces; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 4 tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 4 whole wheat tortillas

Submitted by Kalija

"I made this recipe when I was trying to use up some ingredients and add some extra nutrition to my burritos. The taco seasoning should be added to your own taste."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 1 Burrito
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked barley
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 cups fresh spinach, torn into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 whole wheat tortillas

directions

In a large skillet, add beans, tomatoes, barley and taco seasoning, bring to a simmer.
Cover and simmer on low heat 5 minutes.
Add spinach, stir and simmer another 2 - 3 minutes.
Heat tortillas according to package instructions.
Serve in tortillas, top with one tb cheese each.
You can also top with additional toppings such as lettuce, salsa or sour cream, as desired.

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Kalija

Hi. I am mom to a three year old son, 2 dogs, and a cat! We also have multiple tanks of fish floating around various rooms.... <br>I am trying to get my family eating healthier foods, my dh is a little picky about his food, so its hard sneaking the nutrition in. <br>I started running in July of 2007, that, work, and my son keep me moving all the time!

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