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Crowd-Pleasing Burritos

Crowd-Pleasing Burrito

YIELD Makes 16 servings
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Burritos are a perfect choice for buffet entertaining. Guests can assemble their own burrito, selecting their favorite toppings.

INGREDIENTS

1	pound (2-1/2 cups) dried pinto beans, rinsed
6	cups water
2	cups chopped onions
3	jalapeño peppers,* seeded and minced
4	cloves garlic, minced
2	teaspoons salt
16	(10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
4	cups shredded iceberg lettuce
4	cups shredded romaine lettuce
1	cup reduced-fat sour cream
2	cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2	cups salsa
1	cup minced fresh cilantro

*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

PREPARATION:

Place beans in Dutch oven. Cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour. Drain liquid from beans.
Add 6 cups water, onions, peppers, garlic and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 1 hour or until beans are tender. Drain cooking broth from beans.
Preheat oven to 300°F. Stack tortillas and wrap in foil. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.
Combine lettuces. Top tortillas with beans, lettuces, sour cream, cheese, salsa and cilantro. Fold in 2 sides; roll to enclose filling.

This recipe appears in: Mexican

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Meat	1
Starch	3

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