Make it better: HOMEMADE FROZEN BURRITOS

Perhaps this isn't the most exciting of posts, like my broccoli with red pepper flakes post--now there's a classic.  But this recipe idea is easy peasy.  On the days I work, I'm all about convenience and frozen burritos are something easy to grab and throw into a lunchbox.  Yet, typically frozen burritos aren't considered the healthiest of items and also can be a tad bit bland (rice, beans, chicken and cheese?  where's the veggie love?).  So, about once a month, Crockett and I whip out the can opener and make our own burritos to freeze. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

2   15 oz. cans black beans
1   15 oz. can corn
2   10 oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
1   jar green salsa
1   8 oz package shredded cheese
2   packages FlatOut Healthy Grain flatbread
**we use these instead of whole wheat tortillas because they fold easily without cracking...and because they come in 3 packs at Costco.  Boo-yeah.  Double whammy.

plastic wrap &/or tin foil


WHAT TO DO

After opening, rinse black beans, corn, and tomatoes with cold water (this helps lower amount of sodium in canned items).  Then, combine in a bowl and mix well.  Place 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of mixture onto tortilla.  Drizzle a tablespoon of green salsa over the top, and then sprinkle on about a tablespoon of cheese.
Roll up burrito style and cover with plastic wrap or tin foil.  Ta-da!   Freeze!

How easy was that?  And now you have whole-grain, veggie-filled, flavor-packed burritos to enjoy!


PS--You know you're sleep deprived when you keeping typing homemade as home-aid.  I think I could use one of those.