Bean Burritos
- 1 medium onion
- 2 to 3 medium to large fresh green chilies (such as ancho, anaheim)
- 1/2 to 1 jalapeno or Serrano pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- dash to 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- warmed whole wheat tortillas
- 1 large sweet red bell pepper
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans with liquid
- Cut onions in 1/2-inch slices.
- Seed bell and chile pepper, cut in 1/2-inch slices.
- Seed jalapeno, cut in half lengthwise. Cut into thin half rings.
- Heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium heat.
- When oil is sizzling, add onion, garlic and peppers. Sprinkle with salt, toss with oil to coat, then stir-fry about 1 minute.
- Add chili powder, oregano, cumin and cayenne; cover and reduce heat and simmer about 2 to 3 minutes, until peppers are barely tender.
- Stir in beans, liquid and all.
- Increase heat to high and cook occasionally, stirring gently, until most of liquid evaporates and mixture thickens slightly.
- Place beans, tortillas and garnishes on table and diners construct their own.
- Makes 4 to 6 burritos.
onion, green chilies, serrano pepper, olive oil, salt, oregano, cayenne pepper, sweet red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, pinto beans
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=879541 (may not work)