Hearty Bean Burritos

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup instant brown rice
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
• 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute pepper in oil until tender. In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans. Add the beans, tomatoes, cream cheese and seasonings to the skillet. Cook and stir until heated through; stir in rice.
• Spoon scant 1/2 cup filling off center on each tortilla. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.