Heart Healthy and Planet Friendly Black Bean Burrito

Eating a more plant-based diet is ecologically friendly and heart healthy. A "green" or planet friendly diet is comprised mostly of vegetables, whole grains, beans, fruits, nuts and seeds. These foods are packed with essential nutrients that help prevent chronic diseases, like heart disease. A diet high in vegetables, grains and beans is also more sustainable because these foods are lower on the food chain and require less processing.

Recipes Yield: 5 Burritos

Ingredients

•  3/4 cup chopped onions
•  2 garlic cloves, minced
•  2 tbsp vegetable oil
•  1 cup chopped red bell pepper
•  1 cup chopped green bell pepper
•  15.5 oz canned black beans, rinsed
•  5 whole wheat tortillas
•  5 romaine lettuce leaves
•  1 cup chopped tomatoes
•  1 cup brown rice, cooked
•  1 cup chopped broccoli florets (optional*)
•  1 cup chopped mushrooms (optional*)
•  1 tsp cumin
•  1/2 tsp chili powder
•  2 tbsp fresh cilantro
•  Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then put tortillas on baking sheet and warm in oven for about 2 minutes.
2.  Place oil, onion, bell pepper and garlic in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Pour beans and cooked brown rice into skillet, cook 5 minutes while stirring. Add herbs and spices and mix well.
3.  Spoon bean mixture evenly down center of the warm tortillas. Place 1 slice of romaine lettuce and some chopped tomatoes on top of mixture. Roll tortillas up and slice in half.
   
   Note: To boost your intake of veggies, try adding 1 cup broccoli and 1 cup mushroom. Cook these veggies with the peppers and onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Burrito