HEALTHY GROUND TUKEY AND BEAN MAKE AHEAD BURRITOS
This recipe for burritos is healthy because it uses lean ground turkey, whole wheat tortillas, brown rice, and reduced fat cheese. You only need 1/2 lb of beans to make this, but I always save myself some time and cook an entire 1lb, and freeze half. Next time I make burritos, I won't have to cook the dry beans first! VEGETARIAN OPTION: omit the ground turkey and use an entire lb of dry beans to make your burritos.
Provided by quainthomesteader
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time P1DT1h
Yield 16 burrittos, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 10 cups of water to boiling in a large pot. Rinse the dry beans and pick out any stones. When the water boils, blanch the beans for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and cover. Hot soak for 4-16 hours.
- Drain the water from the beans and rinse. Pour into a crock pot and add enough water to cover and the salt. Cook on low for for 8-12 hours.
- When the beans are tender, freeze about half for a future batch of burritos or re-fried beans. (If you are using canned beans, start here.) Cook the 2 cups of rice as per the directions on the bag of rice.
- In a large skillet add the olive oil and cook the ground turkey. (Grate the cheese while your cooking the meat to save some time.) When the meat is no longer pink, add the beans (including the liquids) and garlic. Using a potato masher, mash the beans. It will take some muscle to get it all mashed together. Add the salsa and the hot peppers. Cook until the water is reduced and the beans and meat thicken.
- Assemble the burritos with a scoop of bean-meat mix, scoop of rice and a sprinkle of cheese in the center of the tortilla. Fold side, bottom, side, then top. Wrap in wax paper and freeze in a zip lock bag. Or you can put 3 or 4 into lunch containers and freeze.
- To reheat: microwave 1 minute each side and/or toast in an oven or toaster oven 350 for about 10 minutes.
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Isaac Murphy
[email protected]I love that these burritos are so healthy. They're packed with protein and fiber, and they're low in fat.
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[email protected]These burritos are the perfect freezer meal. They're easy to make ahead of time and they reheat beautifully.
Ramya Damayanthi
[email protected]I made these burritos for a party and everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Koos Kruger
[email protected]These burritos are a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Benjamin Cabrera
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These burritos are a lifesaver on busy weeknights.
steven armstrong
[email protected]These burritos are so hearty and filling. They're perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Tamia Leggett
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these burritos. The turkey, beans, and veggies are all so delicious together.
Nancy Collinge
[email protected]I've made these burritos several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Rana Bashar
[email protected]These burritos are a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.
Shadow Lord
[email protected]I love that these burritos are so versatile. I can add whatever fillings I want and they always turn out great.
Zobii Naz
[email protected]These burritos are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. They're easy to make ahead of time and they taste great.
Raghu Mandal
[email protected]I made these burritos for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Mr_ Ajmuddin
[email protected]These burritos were a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the fact that they were so healthy. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Haibatullah Sindhi
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy make-ahead meals, and these burritos fit the bill perfectly. They're packed with protein and fiber, and they taste great too. I'll definitely be making these again.
Jaan Muhammad
[email protected]These burritos were so easy to make and tasted delicious! I used ground chicken instead of turkey and added some extra veggies. Definitely a keeper recipe.