Mike came home from the grocery store with an Amy's burrito. Just to try. He tried it. He liked it. And he thought, "Hey, I can make this myself!"
The following photos are actually comprised over two different batches of burritos. We made some on the 29th and enjoyed them so much that we made some on the 30th to freeze for later tastiness.
When we talked about what we would have done differently, one thing came up: used fresh ingredients instead of canned. The only two canned ingredients were the tomatoes--and we used fresh the 2nd time around--and the pinto beans. Next time we'll add fresh cilantro and lime.
The following day, Mike popped a few in the microwave. How did the frozen ones taste after reheating? Delicious and just as good as the hot-from-the-skillet ones.
If anyone else makes their own healthy burritos, we'd love to hear your recipes!
(Just to clarify, these burritos were made in 2011 and the ingredients are not part of our January Challenge.)
The following photos are actually comprised over two different batches of burritos. We made some on the 29th and enjoyed them so much that we made some on the 30th to freeze for later tastiness.
Batch 2 was made with both fresh tomatoes and canned tomatoes. Batch 1 was just canned tomatoes. While you're doing the prep work, cook 1/2 cup long grain white rice.
In the pan: pinto beans (1/2 can), MI sweet corn, tomatoes w/ chilies, green peppers.
Mix it all together. Add some cumin and chili powder. Enjoy the delicious smells in the kitchen.
Mix in that 1/2 cup rice you cooked earlier. Cook for a few minutes.
Steam a lo-carb wheat tortilla in the microwave. Put some of the burrito mixture on it.
Add some shredded cheddar cheese, of course. What's a burrito without cheese?
Roll it up.
Cut it in half so you can share your experiment with your lovely wife. ;)
Tomorrow. Do it all again and make several to freeze.
When we talked about what we would have done differently, one thing came up: used fresh ingredients instead of canned. The only two canned ingredients were the tomatoes--and we used fresh the 2nd time around--and the pinto beans. Next time we'll add fresh cilantro and lime.
The following day, Mike popped a few in the microwave. How did the frozen ones taste after reheating? Delicious and just as good as the hot-from-the-skillet ones.
If anyone else makes their own healthy burritos, we'd love to hear your recipes!
(Just to clarify, these burritos were made in 2011 and the ingredients are not part of our January Challenge.)
I want one. Minus chilis and peppers. Plus sour cream. And maybe some black beans.
ReplyDeleteBlack beans would be good, will try that next time.
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