Smothered Spinach And Black Bean Burritos

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Smothered Spinach And Black Bean Burritos

 

Recipe By : StarTribune 5/9/02

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans And Legumes Main Dishes, Vegetarian

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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20 ounces creamed spinach with low-fat sauce -- see Note

(2 each 10-oz. pkg.)

1 cup frozen corn

Cooking-oil spray

15 ounces canned black beans

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin

4 large flour tortillas -- (burrito-size)

16 ounces jarred salsa -- (mild or hot)

1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

 

Serves 4.

 

Note: Be sure to use creamed spinach, not spinach souffle. We tested this

recipe with Green Giant brand creamed spinach with low-fat sauce. If your

microwave has a turntable, check to see if an oblong baking dish will

fit. You might need to use a round baking dish instead.

 

Remove the spinach from the plastic pouches and place the frozen blocks in

a 2-quart or larger microwave-safe bowl. Add the frozen corn to the

bowl. Cover the bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap and fold a small

portion of the wrap back on one side to make a vent. Microwave on high

until the spinach is fully defrosted and hot throughout, about 9 minutes,

stopping halfway through to stir. (Because of differences in microwave

ovens, the heating time may vary.)

 

Meanwhile, spray a 9-by 13--inch glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking

oil spray. (See Note.) Set the dish aside. Rinse the black beans and set

them aside to drain.

 

Carefully remove the spinach mixture from the microwave. Stir in the black

beans, chili powder, garlic powder and cumin.

 

Assemble the burritos: Place 1 flour tortilla in the prepared baking

dish. Spoon 1/4 of the spinach mixture (a heaping 2/3 cup) into the middle

of the tortilla and wrap, tucking both ends under burrito-style. Place the

folded burrito seam-side down at one end of the baking dish. Repeat with

the remaining tortillas.

 

Pour the salsa over the burritos and spread to coat them evenly. Cover the

dish with microwave-safe plastic wrap and fold a corner back to make a

vent. Place the dish in the microwave and cook, on high, until heated

through, about 4 to 6 minutes, stopping to rotate the dish after 2

minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese evenly on top of each burrito to

garnish. Serve at once.

 

Nutrition information per serving: Calories 680, Carbohydrates 110 g,

Protein 25 g, Fat 16 g, including sat. fat 4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium

1,938 mg, Dietary fiber 15 g

 

 

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