Foody Friday: Quick and Healthy

Quick and simple is a requirement for pretty much all I cook so that part is not a problem. Healthy, well that is sometimes a relative term. For me healthy is more akin to well balanced. Does the recipe have protein, calcium, fresh veggies or fruits?! Those can signify "healthy" in my book. All things in moderation and keep it balanced, that is my motto! Thus, I feel my favorite burrito recipe passes both the quick and healthy test.

photo compliments of Kraftfoods.com

Burritos el Grande

Prep Time: 20 min

Total Time: 20 min

Makes: 6 servings

1 lb. ground beef (make it lean!)

1 jar (16 oz.) your favorite Salsa

1 medium green pepper, chopped (fresh veggies are healthy!)

1 cup instant white rice, uncooked (could use brown too)

1 can (16 oz.) Refried Beans, warmed (there's protein in beans)

6 flour tortillas (10 inch) - use whole wheat for healthier : )

1-1/2 cups shredded Cheese: Cheddar or Colby Jack (low fat options)

1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce (fresh and tasty!)

1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (straight from the garden for us)

1/3 cup Sour Cream (low fat options)

BROWN meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add salsa and green pepper; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 min.

SPREAD beans evenly down centers of tortillas; top evenly with the meat mixture, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.

FOLD in opposite sides of each tortilla, then roll up burrito-style. Serve with the sour cream.

If you are really desperate for Nutrition information on this one check out Kraftfoods.com as they provide it on the right-hand side of the page.

For more recipes check out our Foody Friday host at A-Latte Talk.