Freezer-Friendly Bean and Rice Burritos
These make-ahead burritos combine brown rice, black and pinto beans, corn, onion, salsa, and taco-seasoned spices for a hearty, mildly smoky filling. Flour tortillas wrapped around the mixture and melted Cheddar and Monterey Jack make them convenient vegetarian lunches to freeze and reheat, with enough batch-friendly portions for easy meal prep.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Freezer-Friendly 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
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine rice, water, and taco seasoning in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool; the rice will be soggy.
- 2
Combine black beans, pinto beans, corn, salsa, onion, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to mix. Mix in cooked rice, Cheddar, and Monterey Jack.
- 3
Divide the bean-rice mixture evenly among the tortillas and roll up.
- 4
Spray a cookie sheet lightly with cooking spray. Lay tortillas in a single layer on the cookie sheet and place in the freezer until fully frozen, about 2 hours. Wrap each tortilla in plastic wrap or foil and place in a large zip-top bag to store in the freezer until ready to use.
- 5
Mix in the cooked rice, Cheddar, and Monterey Jack.
- 6
Divide the bean-rice mixture evenly among the tortillas and roll them up.
- 7
Lightly spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- 8
Arrange the tortillas in a single layer on the cookie sheet and place in the freezer until fully frozen, about 2 hours.
- 9
Wrap each tortilla in plastic wrap or foil and place them in a large zip-top bag to store in the freezer until ready to use.
- Calories 498.82 kcal High 25%
- Protein 20.29 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 72.43 g 26%
- Total Fat 14.92 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 6.3 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.11 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 1331.6 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 11.96 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 7.41 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 397.72 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 5.48 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 423.24 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 37.29 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Freezer Friendly Bean and Rice Burritos is made with 22 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Brown Rice, and Cheddar Cheese. Each serving provides about 498.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Freezer-Friendly Bean and Rice Burritos made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Cheddar Cheese, Cooking Spray. The full list of 22 is above.
- How long does it take to make Freezer-Friendly Bean and Rice Burritos?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 498.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Freezer-Friendly Bean and Rice Burritos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Freezer-Friendly Bean and Rice Burritos healthy?
- Freezer-Friendly Bean and Rice Burritos has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 498.82 calories and 20.29 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1331.6 mg (58% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.3 g (32% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, 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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