Best 8 Cheesy Mexican Rice Bean Burritos Recipes

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Crave a culinary adventure that blends the vibrant flavors of Mexico with the comfort of a hearty burrito? Look no further! Embark on a delectable journey as we unveil a mouthwatering recipe for cheesy Mexican rice bean burritos. Each bite promises an explosion of textures and flavors, from the fluffy rice and tender beans to the gooey cheese and savory seasoning. With a crisp tortilla cradling this delicious filling, these burritos are perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal, a delightful party snack, or a cozy family dinner. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary escapade that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEANS, RICE & CHEESE BURRITOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Beans, Rice & Cheese Burritos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: flour tortillas, refried bean, spanish rice, shredded mexican cheese blend

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 burritos

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 flour tortillas
16 oz refried bean, 1 can
1 cup spanish rice, cooked
1 cup shredded mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Assemble the burritos by microwaving the flour tortilla for 20 seconds, and begin to layer burrito starting with refried beans, followed by the cooked rice and cheese.
  • Fold in the left and right sides of the tortilla and roll it up from the bottom, tucking the bottom edge under the filling. Wrap in parchment paper and label. Freeze up to 1 month.
  • To reheat from frozen, wrap the burrito in a damp paper towel and microwave for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway or until the center is hot. Let stand 1 minute before eating.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CHEESY BAKED BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS



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A no oil, oven "fry" baking method results in crispy, satisfying Cheesy Baked Bean and Rice Burritos.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Lunch     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces refried beans
2 tablespoons of your favorite jarred salsa
1 teaspoon Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix ((or store bought))
10 soft taco sized flour tortillas
1 cup Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously coat a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine refried beans, taco seasoning, and salsa. Set aside.
  • Warm the entire stack of 10 tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds just to soften them slightly. Lay a tortilla on a cutting board or other work surface and place a couple tablespoons of refried bean mixture down the center of the tortilla. Layer with a couple tablespoons of the rice and then top with some grated cheese. Fold in the both sides and then roll the tortilla up. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Coat the tops of the burrito with additional non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes. Pull baking sheet out of the oven and using tongs, flip each burrito over to brown the other side. Return to the oven for an additional 5 or 10 minutes or till nicely browned on both sides.
  • Serve with additional salsa and sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 621 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETARIAN RICE & BEANS BURRITO WITH QUESO SAUCE



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This cheesy rice & beans burrito is loaded with spinach-corn rice, spicy pinto beans, queso sauce and chopped avocado. This is a wholesome meal wrapped in a tortilla.

Provided by Pavani

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 31

4 Flour Tortillas (I use wholegrain tortillas)
1 Avocado, chopped (or guacamole)
¼ cup Salsa, either homemade or store bought would work
As needed Sour cream, for serving
1 tbsp Oil
1 Small Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
1 Jalapeno, finely chopped
½ cup Frozen Spinach or 2~3 cups chopped fresh Spinach
½ cup Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 cup Long grain Rice, rinsed and drained
To taste Salt & Pepper
1½~2 cups Water
1 tsp Oil
1 Small Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
½ Small Jalapeno, finely chopped
¼ cup Tomato puree
½ tsp Ground Cumin
½ tsp Chili powder
1 cup Pinto Beans, cooked
To taste Salt & Pepper
1 tbsp Butter
1 Small Shallot, finely chopped
1 Garlic clove, finely minced
½ Small Jalapeno, finely chopped
2 tsp Corn Starch
¾ cup Milk
2 tbsp Cream cheese
¼ cup Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
To taste Salt & Pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add onion, jalapeno, garlic and cook till onions turn translucent.
  • Next add the spinach and corn, cook for 3~4 minutes.
  • Add the rice and 1½~2cups of rice (adjust the quantity of water depending on the type of rice used), bring to a boil, lower the heat. Cover and simmer for 15~20 minutes or until rice is cooked through. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat 2tsp oil in a pan, add onion, jalapeno and garlic; cook for 3~4 minutes.
  • Next add chili powder, ground cumin and tomato puree. Cook for 2~3 minutes.
  • Add the cooked pinto beans and season with salt & pepper. Add some water if the mixture looks too thick, simmer for 5~10 minutes.
  • In a sauce pan, melt butter and add shallot, garlic and jalapeno. Cook for 2~3 minutes.
  • Season with salt & pepper. Next add corn starch and cook for a minute.
  • Stir in the milk and let the mixture bubble for a minute. Add cream cheese and cheese, mix well until the cheese melts. Turn off the heat and keep ready.
  • Lay the tortilla flat on a surface. Place some rice in the lower half of the tortilla, top it with the beans, then salsa, followed by queso sauce and some avocado pieces. Fold the lower half of the tortilla over the filling, tuck the edges in and flip it over to make the burrito roll. Cut the burrito in half and serve.

BEAN BURRITOS



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I always have the ingredients for this cheesy bean burrito recipe on hand. Cooking the rice and shredding the cheese the night before save precious minutes at dinnertime. -Beth Osborne Skinner, Bristol, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 cup salsa
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Shredded lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine beans, salsa, rice and 1 cup cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla. Fold the sides and ends over filling and roll up. , Arrange burritos in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover and bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, topped with lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

QUICK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS



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These hearty and zippy burritos can be whipped up in a jiffy. -Kimberly Hardison, Maitland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup salsa
Optional toppings: Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chili powder, cumin and pepper flakes until combined. Add beans and rice; cook and stir until heated through, 4-6 minutes., Spoon about 1/2 cup of filling off-center on each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHEESY MEXICAN RICE & BEAN BURRITOS



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Taco Bell, move over! This is a wonderful vegetarian recipe. You can use fat free refried beans, sour cream, low fat cheese & this can be a healthy meal! 8)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 cup instant rice, uncooked
1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut in bite size thin strips
1 (16 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans, heated
4 (9 inch) flour tortillas, heated
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 sour cream

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, bring the sauce to a boil.
  • Add rice and pepper.
  • Cover, remove from burner and let stand 5-10 minutes (or until the liquid has been absorbed) then fluff with a fork.
  • Next, spread 1/4 cup of the beans evenly over tortillas to within 1 inch of edges.
  • Top each with 1/4 of the rice mixture, tomato and cheese.
  • Spoon in the sour cream down centers of tortillas.
  • Roll tortillas up. Serve right away while warm.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS



Black Bean and Rice Burritos image

An easy and expandable burrito base. Add bacon, avocado, pico de gallo, or whatever you wish. Sprinkle each burrito with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, lettuce, and sour cream. Wrap, eat, and be happy.

Provided by Bobikel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
½ sweet yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 large flour tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot butter until onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Melt 1 more tablespoon butter with onions and garlic; stir chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, and nutmeg into mixture. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir black beans and tomato sauce into contents of skillet; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir cilantro into the sauce, and let cilantro wilt, about 5 more minutes.
  • Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup cooked rice and 1/3 cup bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 894.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHEESY MEXICAN RICE



Cheesy Mexican Rice image

What's better? Cheese, Chiles, Rice and Sour Cream? Feel free to add other ingredients. I don't think you can mess this up. A great way to use left over rice. Prep time includes 20 min. to cook raw rice. Great as a side for a Mexican Meal. Also good with more cheese.

Provided by herb-princess

Categories     Native American

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Fold all ingredients together, except cheddar.
  • Pour into 3 quart greased casserole. Top with cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350 until bubbly, about 30 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.9, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 90.4, Sodium 425.9, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 22.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and well-seasoned meat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many variations of Mexican rice and bean burritos, so feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Make sure to cook the rice and beans thoroughly before assembling the burritos. This will help to ensure that the burritos are cooked evenly and that the rice and beans are not crunchy.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the burritos. This will help to prevent them from sticking and will ensure that they are cooked evenly.
  • Serve the burritos with your favorite toppings. This could include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or shredded lettuce.

Conclusion:

Mexican rice and bean burritos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a Mexican rice and bean burrito recipe that everyone will love.

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