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7 Layer Burrito Recipe

7 Layer Burrito Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 burritos 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This 7 Layer Burrito recipe is a delicious Tex-Mex treat that combines layers of flavorful Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, and more, all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner!


Ingredients

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Mexican Rice

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3/4 cup white onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups white basmati rice
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder

Refried Beans

  • 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 white onion chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can organic pinto beans roasted chili & lime
  • 1/4 cup Taco Bell mild sauce
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning

Guacamole

  • 1 large avocado
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 serrano chili finely chopped
  • 1 garlic chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 of a fresh lime
  • salt to taste

Other Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 6 burrito flour tortillas
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup Pepper Jack Cheese shredded
  • 2 cups lettuce chopped
  • 2 tomatoes chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the Mexican Rice – Chop the garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Saute garlic and onions, then add rice, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt, cumin, and chili powder. Pressure cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Refried Beans – Saute onions, add pinto beans, sauce, and seasoning. Heat through.
  3. Prep remaining ingredients + Make Guacamole – Chop lettuce and tomatoes, shred cheese, and make guacamole by combining all ingredients.
  4. Assemble the 7 Layer Burrito – Warm tortilla, layer with beans, rice, sour cream, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, and tomatoes. Fold and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Notes

  • You can customize the fillings to suit your preferences, such as adding more veggies or protein.
  • Feel free to top the burritos with additional toppings like salsa, hot sauce, or cilantro.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 68g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg