thenextmile

Anyone who knows me well knows that I love Mexican food.  I’ve often times even joked with my friend Delon (who is Mexican) that I’m convinced I am either part Mexican, or was Mexican in another life.  My love of Mexican food means we have salsa in our house at all times, I am always putting some spice in things (cayenne pepper in chocolate cupcakes anyone?) and we have different Mexican entrees for dinner usually once a week.

Tonight was burritos.  I am convinced that burritos are one of the most perfect foods on earth.  And you can make them healthy, here’s how.

Make some rice, preferably brown.  Throw in some tomatoes, you can even used canned.  Toss in some green onions, some spices, and cilantro if you have it on hand.  Then toss in a can of black beans that have been rinsed and drained.  The rice and beans add a healthy dose of fiber, and you get a protein punch from the beans.  Want some more protein?  Add some seasoned chicken breasts, steak, or even ground sirloin.  Tonight I cooked up two chicken breasts with some southwest seasoning in a pan, and then chopped them up.  Next, add some salsa or chopped tomatoes if you don’t have salsa.  Shred a little lettuce, top with some cheese (mmm, calcium!), a little lite sour cream or guacamole, and wrap it all up in a whole grain tortilla.  I love La Tortilla Factory tortillas, they make big burrito sized ones now that are 80 calories and have 12 grams of fiber!

Yum!

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