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Black Bean and Quinoa Freezer Burritos! These make-ahead vegetarian burritos are super easy to make, loaded with beans and veggies, and are freezer-friendly. Perfect for healthy lunch on the go or planning for busy times.

Black Bean and Quinoa Freezer Burritos

Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

onion

garlic (crushed

jalapeño (seeded and finely minced)

red bell pepper (diced)

zucchini (diced)

corn kernels (fresh, frozen,

tomato (diced)

quinoa (from about 1/2 cup uncooked)

black beans

Tbsp cumin

tsp hot smoked paprika

tsp chili powder

salt

cilantro (chopped)

shredded cheese (optional)

whole wheat tortillas

Prepare ingredients

Start by getting all of your chopping out of the way, it'll help everything come together faster once you start cooking. Chop the onion, crush the garlic, mince the jalapeño, dice the zucchini and red pepper, and set everything into little bowls or on plates. Now you're ready to go!

Heat oil

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onions

Add the onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and beginning to take on a bit of colour.

Add garlic and jalapeños

Add the garlic and jalapeños and sauté for about 2 minutes more.

Add zucchini and red pepper

Now add the zucchini and red pepper and sauté for 8-10 minutes. The vegetables should be softened but not mushy, and just starting to brown.

Add corn and tomato

At this point add the corn, and tomato and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is well heated.

Add remaining ingredients

Add the quinoa, black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili, and salt. Stir to combine well.

Taste

Taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary. Stir in the cilantro, and remove from the heat.

Roll burritos

Now you're ready to roll! Divide the burrito filling between the six tortillas (or more if you want smaller burritos), sprinkle with cheese if desired, and roll!

Wrap to freeze

To freeze the burritos, wrap individually in foil or parchment paper, and place in a single layer in the freezer.

Serve

To enjoy your freezer burrito you can plan ahead and pull one out of the freezer the night before, or just grab one straight from the freezer in the morning. I let mine thaw beside me on my desk, then heat it up in the office microwave at lunch time. Enjoy!

Beef, beans and cheesy goodness wrapped tightly in a tortilla make this a perfect family friendly, make-ahead meal. Loaded with veggies, meat and beans they are protein packed, filling and delicious.

Freezer Burritos

onions, chopped

red pepper, chopped

hamburger

enchilada sauce

Rotel

refried beans

chili powder

hot sauce

tortillas

shredded cheese

On the stove sauté onions and peppers over...

On the stove sauté onions and peppers over medium to high heat, till onion is translucent. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Add ground beef to vegetables and cook till...

Add ground beef to vegetables and cook till ground beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease or fluids.

Add enchilada sauce, Rotel, refried beans, chili powder...

Add enchilada sauce, Rotel, refried beans, chili powder and hot sauce to pan with meat. Heat and stir till combined.

Once filling is warm begin assembling burritos with...

Once filling is warm begin assembling burritos with meat mixture and small handful of shredded cheese.

Wrap burritos being sure to tuck in the...

Wrap burritos being sure to tuck in the ends. Place burritos in a freezer safe container and store till you are ready to enjoy in the freezer!

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Beef, beans and cheesy goodness wrapped tightly in a fresh tortilla makes Freezer Burritos the best family friendly lunch and dinner option.

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