Freezer burritos recipe

Freezer burritos

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

This easy, make-ahead vegetarian burrito recipe is loaded with fibre-rich black beans and bold Mexican flavours. Freeze for up to 3 months, then defrost overnight before cooking.

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  • Makes 8
  • Takes 25 mins
  • 425 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped​
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 tsp ground cumin​
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 x 400g tin black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 x 400g tin red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ x 400g tin finely chopped tomatoes
  • 2 x 250g packs microwave wholegrain rice
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée​
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 80g pickled jalapeños, drained and chopped
  • 10g coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 8 large wholemeal wraps
  • 100g mature Cheddar, coarsely grated

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Each serving contains

Energy
1785kJ 425.0kcal
21%
Fat
11g
medium15%
Saturates
5g
medium23%
Salt
1.1g
medium18%
Sugars
5g
low6%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 58.9gProtein 16.4gFibre 13.0g

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, set over a medium-high heat and fry the onion and pepper for 10-12 mins until golden and soft. Add the garlic and spices for another minute, then stir in the beans and chopped tomatoes; season well. Allow to cool completely.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the rice, tomato purée, lime zest, pickled jalapeños, coriander, hot sauce and season well. Lay each tortilla out on a square of baking paper and foil, cut just bigger than the tortilla itself.
  3. Put one-eighth of the bean mixture in a line in the centre third of the tortilla, followed by one-eighth of the rice. Sprinkle over the Cheddar, then fold the top and bottom down over the filling. Roll the tortilla from left to right over the fold to encase the filling. Wrap in the paper and foil and twist the edges to seal. Freeze for up to 3 months.
    • Tip

      To reheat the burritos, defrost in the fridge overnight, then cook in the oven at gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C for 20-25 mins until warmed through. Alternatively, remove the foil and microwave for 4-5 mins or until warmed through. While microwaving does work, the tortillas can go a little soggy. You could then air-fry for a few mins, if you like.

    • Freezing and defrosting guidelines

      In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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