Spiced Black Bean and Rice Burritos
Spiced Black Bean and Rice Burritos are filled with fluffy white rice and tender black beans simmered in tomato sauce and warm spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Each bite is hearty with a gentle heat, balanced by fresh cilantro and soft flour tortillas. Perfect for a budget-friendly weeknight Dinner or casual get-togethers where everyone can add their favorite toppings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Black Bean and Rice Burritos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 66 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the melted butter until the onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and let it melt. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, and nutmeg; cook, stirring often, for 2 more minutes.
- 3
Stir in the black beans and tomato sauce, then bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Let sit until the cilantro wilts, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Fill warm tortillas with the bean mixture and rice.
- Calories 396.44 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 10.04 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 69.79 g 25%
- Total Fat 8.3 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.64 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 642.8 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 5.85 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 5.67 g --
- Added Sugars 3.51 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 160.99 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 184.52 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 21.8 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Black Bean and Rice Burritos is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 396.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Black Bean and Rice Burritos made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Black Bean and Rice Burritos?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 396.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Black Bean and Rice Burritos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spiced Black Bean and Rice Burritos healthy?
- Spiced Black Bean and Rice Burritos has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 396.44 calories and 10.04 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 642.8 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.64 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.51 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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