Best 11 Red Beans And Rice Burrito Recipes

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Red beans and rice is a classic Louisiana dish, often served with sausage or tasso. It can also be used as a filling for burritos, a popular Mexican dish that consists of a tortilla wrapped around a filling. The flavors of red beans and rice pair well with the spices and seasonings used in Mexican cuisine, making it a delicious and easy-to-make burrito filling. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best red beans and rice burrito, including tips on selecting the freshest ingredients, cooking the beans and rice perfectly, and assembling a flavorful and satisfying burrito.

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

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.

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over
3 tablespoons bacon grease
1/4 cup chopped tasso, or chopped ham
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/2 pound smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound smoked ham hocks
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
10 cups chicken stock, or water
4 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped green onions, garnish

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add the tasso and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onions, celery and bell peppers to the grease in the pot. Season with the salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the bay leaves, parsley, thyme, sausage, and ham hocks, and cook, stirring, to brown the sausage and ham hocks, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans and stock or water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and starting to thicken, about 2 hours. (Should the beans become too thick and dry, add more water, about 1/4 cup at a time.)
  • Remove from the heat and with the back of a heavy spoon, mash about 1/4 of the beans against the side of the pot. Continue to cook until the beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaves.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

PORK, BEAN & RICE BURRITOS



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The combination of spices is key to this slow-cooked pork-it's my family's favorite burrito filling. The aroma that fills the air as the pork slowly simmers is like a Mexican restaurant. A perfect recipe for tailgate parties. -Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

SPICE RUB:
2-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
BURRITOS:
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
10 flour tortillas (10 inches)
3 cups canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups cooked Spanish rice
Optional toppings: salsa, chopped tomato, shredded lettuce, sour cream and guacamole

Steps:

  • Mix spice rub ingredients; rub over pork. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix water and beef granules; pour around roast. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Shred pork with 2 forks. Return pork and reserved juices to slow cooker; heat through. , Spoon a scant 1/3 cup shredded pork across center of each tortilla; top with a scant 1/3 cup each beans and rice. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. If desired, serve with toppings. Freeze option: Cool filling ingredients before making burritos. Individually wrap burritos in paper towels and foil; freeze in a freezer container. To use, remove foil; place paper towel-wrapped burrito on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until heated through, turning once, 3-4 minutes. Let stand 20 seconds. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

HEALTHY RED BEANS AND RICE



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If you want real Cajun, you have to try red beans and rice. Often, this simple dish is loaded with fat and sodium. Try this reworked recipe that everyone loves! No one will ever know it's the 'healthy' version! My daughters LOVE this!

Provided by Dale Tadlock

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried red beans
2 quarts hot water
1 pound smoked turkey sausage, cut into chunks
1 cup finely chopped onions
½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
½ cup finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Put red beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain and rinse beans. Pour hot water into the pot. Add beans, sausage, onions, bell pepper, celery, cayenne pepper, salt, and bay leaf to the pot; stir. Place pot over medium heat, put a cover on the pot, and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking at a simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 19.8 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 872.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

BURRITOS, RED BEAN



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I'm always looking for tasty ways to get those healthful beans in my diet since I'm not exactly a big fan of them. This recipe was adapted from Breaking the Food Seduction : The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally by Neal D. Barnard, founder of the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (www.pcrm.org).

Provided by Netgirls Healthy Co

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 burritos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lavash bread (whole wheat) or 4 wheat flour tortillas (lard-free)
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added pinto beans
1/2 cup low-sodium salsa (no-salt-added)
2 tablespoons red bell peppers (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon chili powder (without salt)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
hot sauce, to taste (1 tablesoon or so of a low sodium brand, such as Jake & Amos)
salad greens
tomatoes, chopped
carrot, shredded
avocado, chunked
scallions, sliced or red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Warm the lavash or tortillas one by one in a dry skillet or in the microwave.
  • Stack them in a clean towel to keep warm.
  • Combine beans, salsa, bell pepper, and seasonings in a medium saucepan.
  • Heat uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
  • Mash beans to desired consistency.
  • Spoon 1/4 of bean mixture onto each tortilla, allowing room for rolling into burrito shape.
  • Add any topping(s) you desire.
  • Roll into burrito shape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 6.9, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.2

BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS



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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

EASY RED BEANS AND RICE



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This is an easy and delicious take on a Louisiana classic that you can prepare and cook in 40 minutes! I use turkey kielbasa to cut down on the fat, but not the flavor. Season with hot pepper sauce if you like.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked rice
1 (16 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove chopped garlic
2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt to taste
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over low heat, cook sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in onion, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender. Pour in beans and tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 807.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE



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Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

Provided by MIAMI BEACH

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 11h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dry kidney beans
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
4 cups water
2 cups long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.4 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 603.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

BEAN 'N' RICE BURRITOS



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"One night I wanted to make something different for dinner," writes Susie Kohler from her home in Union, Missouri. "I started with black beans and added things I thought would taste good." The end result was as delicious as it was economical...two burritos coast a mere 89¢.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked rice
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cut into 12 slices
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, garlic powder and cumin; heat through. Stir in the rice. Spoon about 1/3 cupful off-center on each tortilla. Top with cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BEANS, RICE & CHEESE BURRITOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

UPTOWN RED BEANS AND RICE



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Filling, flavorful and easy to make, this New Orleans-style dish is a Monday night tradition in Louisiana. And the addition of smoked turkey sausage makes it perfect as a delicious meal all by itself, or as a robust side.

Provided by Zatarain's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Zatarain's®

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Red Beans and Rice Mix
3 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon Chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add sausage; brown on both sides.
  • Stir in Rice Mix and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in green onions. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1704.4 mg

Tips:

  • Soak the red beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your burrito. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings. This is a great way to create a burrito that is unique and flavorful.
  • If you are making the burrito ahead of time, be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat the burrito, simply wrap it in a damp paper towel and microwave it on high for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.

Conclusion:

Red beans and rice burritos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover red beans and rice. With a little creativity, you can create a burrito that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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