{"id":659,"date":"2023-04-13T10:47:47","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bowlofdelicious.com\/?p=659"},"modified":"2023-04-18T12:39:50","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T16:39:50","slug":"bean-rice-and-cheese-burritos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowlofdelicious.com\/bean-rice-and-cheese-burritos\/","title":{"rendered":"Freezer Burritos with Beans, Rice, and Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Consider this a sign: it’s time to make a big batch of freezer burritos with beans, rice, and cheese<\/strong>! Just pop these make-ahead burritos into the microwave for a fast, hearty, and healthy lunch (that just happens to be vegetarian and packed with plant-based protein, if that’s your thing!). <\/em>They are CHEAP<\/strong> to make, EASY<\/strong> to assemble, and they taste amazing. It’s easy to adapt these to be vegan, or even add other things to them like shredded chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These freezer burritos are super simple, packed with cooked rice, black beans, and shredded cheese. I always use my recipe for black beans and rice<\/a> for the base of this. I’ll use the whole batch – or any leftovers I have – to make into these burritos and my future self is always VERY thankful when I realize I have meals ready to go in the freezer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What kinds of beans, rice, and cheese, or other ingredients, can I add to freezer burritos?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can really use any kind of cooked rice you want – plain, cilantro lime brown rice<\/a>, Mexican rice<\/a>, whatever! And any favorite recipe for black beans you want – even plain black beans out of the can will work, but I like a little flavor in mine. Pinto beans, or refried beans<\/a>, or even baked beans with chorizo<\/a> will also work great here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And for the cheese – guess what? Again, any kind will really work! It’s a great way to use up what you have in the fridge. I always prefer Monterey Jack cheese because it melts so nicely. But cheddar, mozzarella, a mix of shredded Mexican-style cheeses, or any other kind of melty cheese will be just fine. And you can easily use a plant-based cheese substitute for a dairy-free\/vegan version (or just omit it!).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for other ingredients? Go ahead and throw that leftover Mexican shredded chicken<\/a>, carnitas<\/a> or pulled pork<\/a>, or chopped up steak<\/a> into the burritos. Sautéed peppers and onions, pickled jalapeños<\/a>, or leftover Mexican roasted zucchini<\/a> will all be great additions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope you are getting the impression that these freezer burritos are INCREDIBLY versatile and can be made with what you have on hand. Please consider this a base recipe for you to enjoy as is, or put your own spin on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients needed for freezer burritos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n