* no-cook burrito recipe

*This is the easy recipe referenced in the first introductory post on the blog.

This has been my go-to meal since I worked at a health food and herb store in 2001. The burritos cost pennies to make, and they sold each one at the store for 8 bucks a pop (no wonder they went out of business). If you wrap the tortilla up tight (with both ends folded in instead of just one), you can wrap them in plastic wrap and they transport really well for a brown bag lunch. They are high in protein, and low in fat and calories (read the labels of your tortillas... some brands are healthier than others).

1 can black or pinto beans
1 can of corn
1 bottle of medium salsa
package of burrito tortillas
salt to taste

Instructions: Dump can of beans into a strainer, rinse well. Open and drain can of corn. Toss both into a large mixing bowl and pour salsa over top. Mix well. You might want add a few pinches of salt (depending on how salty the salsa is). Glop the mixture onto the burritos cafeteria-lady style. Roll up the burritos, tucking one side in so that the mess won't fall out during eating.

Enjoy!

Tips... sometimes I throw some fresh greens in the tortilla or add fresh tomatoes or bell pepper to the mix. Think Mexican, and it will work out OK. Guacamole, cilantro, chilli pepper.... yum!

Click here to see how to wrap a tortilla.

Like I said above, if you close off both ends instead of just one, you can wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and it makes a fantastic brown bag lunch for work.