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Smoky Black Bean & Cheddar Burrito with Baby Spinach

Smoky Black Bean & Cheddar Burrito with Baby Spinach
  • Category

    American

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

Salt and pepper to taste

4 large burrito size flour tortillas

4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups baby spinach leaves

Directions

Heat the oven to 250°F. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in the oven. Meanwhile, in a small bowl toss the tomatoes with 1 Tbs. of the lime juice, about 1-1/2 Tbs. of the cilantro, and a generous pinch of salt. Set aside. If using the pepitas, heat 1 Tbs. of the olive oil and the pepitas in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until they are puffed and some are golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pepitas to a plate lined with a paper towel. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and toss. Return the pan to medium heat. Add the remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil. Add the chipotle, adobo sauce, and cumin. Stir to blend into the oil, and then add the beans and 2 Tbs. water to the pan, stirring to blend. Simmer until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Mash about half of the beans with a fork. Stir in the cheddar and the remaining 2-1/2 Tbs. cilantro and 1 Tbs. lime juice. Season to taste with salt. If the beans seem too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water to thin to a soft, spreadable consistency. Working with one tortilla at a time, spread about 1/4 of the beans along the bottom third of a tortilla. Top with 1/4 of the spinach, and sprinkle with about 1/4 of the tomatoes and pepitas . If you like, add a little lime juice and sour cream on top. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll up the burrito.