tasty thursday treats!

today i'm picking a recipe that i have not made yet. a friend of mine, wachipi, gave me this recipe. she gave me some healthy recipes and fitness tips as i am on the prowl for healthy food that tastes great and will help me lose weight. so she was a dear and sent me several recipes. this one i am looking to try as soon as i can get to the store and get all the ingredients. here ya go:


recipe: black bean burritos

ingredients
(inexpensive, very easy/quick, healthy, filling and yummy!)
1 Onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Can Black Beans
1 Can Small Red Beans
2 Cans Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chiles
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Oregano
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
6 Whole Wheat Tortillas
Sour Cream/Cheese/Guacamole

method
1.     In a large skillet, saute the onion in the olive oil.

2.     Stir in the beans, tomatoes, and seasoning.

3.     Bring mixture to a boil.

4.     Heat on a low boil, stirring occasionally, until thickened and no longer juicy. Mix in cooked rice.


not sure if i will get mine to look that yummy but it is exciting to imagine! once i try it, i'll let you know what i think. 

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today: the girls were good. katy came and visited with her son koen. i went and visited bud at work for a couple hours and had dinner with him and patty. came home, watched some videos. checked my homework. going to do a lot on saturday while bud is at work. hopefully when he gets home, he can help me with a few things. i work till super late tomorrow night. so thats that. okay - i'm gone. ciao.

Comments (2)

you should ask john for his black bean enchilada recipe, it's really good! and the tortilla soup we make is SOOOO good and super-low in calories! :-D

Ooooh okay! Yum! They both sound awesome!!!