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Rice and Beef Burritos

Contributed by: News Canada

(NC) - Rice and Beef Burritos offer families a portable and worry-free meal when leading an on-the-go lifestyle. Whether running to soccer practice, swimming lessons or a t-ball game, rice, fresh vegetables, black beans and lean ground beef will give your body the fuel it needs for maximum performance.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef 250g
• 1 cup minced onion 250 mL
• 1 tsp ancho chili powder* 5 mL
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 mL
• 1 19 oz (540 mL) can black beans, rinsed well and drained 1
• 1-1/2 cups salsa (mild, medium or hot) 375 mL
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels 250 mL
• 3 cups cooked white or brown short or long grain U.S. rice 750 mL
• 6 10-inch whole grain tortillas 6
• 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce 750 mL
• 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 375 mL
• 12 thin slices, ripe avocado 12

Nutritional Information: Per Serving: (1/6 of filling and 1 burrito): about 440 cal, 21 g pro, 11 g total fat, 64 g carb, 6 g fibre, 750 mg sodium