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Naked Burrito


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5:30 Challenge: 5 Ingredients, 30 Minutes or Less

Karama C. Neal of Stone Mountain writes, "While I was in grad school, I survived off the tasty and filling burritos at Tortillas on Ponce. After Tortillas closed, I tried my hand at making the burritos myself, but now I just make it in a bowl and cook it in the microwave. They fit well in Tupperware and are perfect for an office lunch.
I make it differently almost every time, but my favorite options include fresh sliced mushrooms, spinach leaves or broccoli spears, drained canned corn, soy burger crumbles, chopped chicken and ground beef."

I share Neal's enthusiasm for what I call a naked burrito. Neal keeps cooked rice on hand, but the new Ready Rice packets make this a cinch to do at a moment's notice. I tried it using brown rice and the remains of the previous night's rotisserie chicken. A few chips and guacamole on the side were all that was needed.
Measurements do not need to be precise. Just adjust to suit your own preferences.
-- Jeanne Besser

Hands on time:   Total time: 30 minutes  Serves: 4

Ingredients:

    2 (8.8-ounce) packages Uncle Ben's Ready Rice, or 4 cups cooked rice
    1 (15-ounce) can black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
    3 cups chopped rotisserie or other cooked chicken
    1 cup salsa
    1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions:

Divide rice equally among four bowls. Top with layers of beans, chicken, salsa and cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 635 calories (percent of calories from fat, 21), 51 grams protein, 70 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 15 grams fat (7 grams saturated), 119 milligrams cholesterol, 665 milligrams sodium. Note: Cooked chicken breast was used in this analysis.

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