Octo-Lavo Vegetarian Meals

My vegetarian black bean burrito recipe is easy and healthy. It takes minutes to make and it includes an impressive list of superfoods: whole grains, tomatoes, spinach, beans, and broccoli sprouts.

Prep time: 5 min; Total time: 5 min

Ingredients

• 1 whole wheat tortilla per person
• 1/2 c. fat free refried beans (black or pinto) per person
• 1-2 tomatoes
• 1/8 avocado per person
• Broccoli sprouts
• Baby spinach (optional)
• Grated cheese (optional)

Take a tortilla and fill it with about 1/2 c. of beans. Dice your tomato and add as much as you want. Add about 1/8 of the avocado. Then add some broccoli sprouts. If you want, wash the spinach and add some. Last add the grated cheese. Fold up the tortilla, microwave it for 1 min, and enjoy.

Tips
You can substitute alfalfa sprouts for broccoli sprouts if you wish. Broccoli sprouts pack even more antioxidents than broccoli so if you are not good at eating your broccoli, they are a fantastic choice.

When shopping for tortillas, check the nutrition information. Find some without trans fats and shop around to find the tortillas with most fiber.

You can substitute corn tortillas for whole wheat tortillas if you do not eat wheat.

I chose a vegetarian black bean burrito recipe because black beans are full of antioxidents. However, all beans are great for you. If you don't have black beans around, use pintos.