Save Hearty, delicious burritos packed with budget-friendly ingredients, perfect for meal prep and ready to heat up straight from the freezer.
I first made these freezer-friendly burritos during a busy week when we needed packed lunches that everyone could grab and go. They became a meal-prep favorite in our home!
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Ingredients
- Flour tortillas: 8 large (10-inch)
- Rice: 2 cups cooked white or brown
- Black beans: 1 (15 oz/425 g) can, drained and rinsed
- Frozen corn: 1 cup, thawed
- Red bell pepper: 1, diced
- Onion: 1 small, diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese: 1½ cups, shredded
- Salsa: ¾ cup, mild or medium
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Cumin: 1 tsp
- Chili powder: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Black pepper: ¼ tsp
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Instructions
- Cook vegetables:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Prepare filling:
- Stir in black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Warm tortillas:
- Microwave tortillas briefly (covered with a damp towel) until pliable.
- Assemble burritos:
- Spread ¼ cup rice, ⅓ cup bean mixture, 2 tbsp salsa, and 2 tbsp cheese in the center of each tortilla. Fold sides, then roll up tightly.
- Freeze:
- Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or parchment, and place in a labeled freezer bag.
- Reheat:
- Microwave unwrapped for 2–3 minutes (turning halfway), or bake wrapped at 180°C/350°F for 25–30 minutes.
Save My kids love choosing their favorite add-ins and helping wrap the burritos together before freezing. It's a recipe that always brings us together in the kitchen.
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Recipe Notes & Swaps
Add cooked shredded chicken, ground beef, or turkey for a meat option. Swap black beans for pinto beans, or include extra vegetables as desired.
Required Tools
Large skillet, mixing spoon, measuring cups and spoons, microwave or oven, foil or parchment paper, freezer bags
Allergen & Nutrition Info
Contains wheat (tortillas) and milk (cheese). Gluten-free option available with gluten-free wraps. Each burrito: 350 calories, 10 g fat, 52 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein.
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Enjoy these burritos any time you need a quick, hearty meal from the freezer. They're just as tasty freshly made or reheated!