Bean Burritos

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Bean Burritos

Recipe By : Reader's Digest Live Longer Cookbook
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Beans Mexican

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tsps olive oil
1 sm green pepper -- diced
2 sm onions -- sliced thin
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 1/4 c water
2 c pinto beans
3 tbsps tomato paste
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
8 tortillas -- 7" in diameter
1/2 c Monterey jack cheese -- shredded

Preheat oven at 350. Prepare a 11 x 7" pan with cooking spray. In a
skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Add pepper, onions, and garlic and
cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onions are
lightly browned. Add 3/4 cup water and cook, uncovered, another 5 minutes
or until vegetables are very soft and almost all liquid has evaporated.
Add beans, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, and remaining 1/2 cup water
and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. With a potato
masher or spoon, mash mixture until smooth. Place 2 tablespoons of bean
mixture on each tortilla and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the cheese.
Roll up the tortillas and place them, seam side down, in a single layer in
prepared pan. Using a pastry brush, brush each tortilla with a little
water. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes or until
tortillas are piping hot.



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