AZ Places Recipes

INSTRUCTIONS

Rice Preparation

1. Rinse the Rice: Measure 1.5 cups of long-grain rice into a mesh colander.
   Rinse the rice well under cold water until the water runs clear.
   Drain the rice thoroughly.
   

2. Cook the Rice: Transfer the rinsed rice to a medium-sized pot.
   Add 2 ¼ cups of water (carefully measured) and ½ teaspoon of salt.
   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
   

3. Simmer: Stir the rice gently with a fork.
   Reduce the heat to very low, cover the pot, and set a timer for 15 minutes.
   Leave the rice undisturbed while it cooks.
   

4. Rest the Rice: When the timer goes off, turn off the heat.
   Leave the rice covered and untouched until you’re ready to serve the burritos.

Cooking the Black Bean Filling

1. Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shiny, but not smoking.
   

2. Cook the Onion: Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent.
   

3. Add Pepper Flakes: Stir in the hot pepper flakes and continue cooking until the onions are nicely browned.
   

4. Add Garlic: Add the garlic and stir for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
   

5. Season: Stir in oregano, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt, mixing well to coat the onions evenly.
   

6. Add Tomatoes and Hot Sauce: Add hot sauce, crushed tomatoes and green chilies.
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot, bubbly, and cooked through.
   

7. Add Black Beans: Gently fold in the black beans and stir until well combined.
   Continue cooking over medium heat until the beans are heated through.
   

8. Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more hot sauce if desired. Keep the heat at medium to ensure the mixture stays hot without burning.
   

Warming the Tortillas if desired

1. Heat the Pan: Heat a small non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. No oil is necessary.
   

2. Warm the Tortillas: Place one tortilla in the pan at a time.
   Spin the tortilla occasionally and flip to the other side when it starts to brown.
   Once warmed, stack the tortillas on a plate and cover to keep warm.
   

Assembling the Burritos

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Uncover the rice and fluff it with a fork.
   

2. Assemble Each Burrito: Lay a warm tortilla flat on a plate.
   Add a layer of rice, followed by the black bean and tomato mixture.
   Include any optional toppings. Avoid overfilling the tortilla to make it easier to wrap.
   

3. Wrap the Burrito: Fold the top and bottom edges of the tortilla in.
   Then, fold in the sides to close the burrito securely.
   

Serve: Serve immediately with additional hot sauce on the side.