Red Bell Pepper Burritos
2 tsp olive oil 1 small onion, minced 1 clove garlic, small, minced 1/2 cup red peppers, chopped 1 1/2 cups kidney beans, canned, drained, rinsed, mashed 1 tbs mild chili peppers, chopped 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp oregano, dried 8 flour tortillas 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, low-fat
Salsa Hot pepper sauce Non-fat sour cream Chopped tomatoes Shredded Lettuce
In a medium skillet, heat oil. Add onions and garlic; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add peppers and cook until almost tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add beans, chilies, cumin and oregano. Heat through.
Place a tortilla in a heavy 10" skillet over moderate heat and cook, turning frequently, until pliable. Spread 4 tablespoons of filling down the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of cheese, roll up and place in a casserole with the seam side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Heat burritos in a 325 F oven for 15 minutes. Serve with salsa, hot-pepper sauce, sour cream, tomatoes and lettuce. Serves 4.
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