Freezer Burritos

Name: Freezer Burritos
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for crisping; 2 tablespoons minced garlic (from 5 to 6 cloves); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles; 2 cans (each 15 ounces) beans, such as black, pinto, or kidney, 1 drained, 1 undrained (3 cups total); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 flour tortillas (each 10 inches); 2 cups steamed rice; 2 cups grated cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack (from 7 ounces); 2 cups shredded cooked meat, such as chicken, beef, or pork; or tofu or Easy Roasted Vegetables; 2 cups coarsely chopped baby greens, such as spinach, arugula, or kale

Instructions

Prep:35min

Rather than ordering takeout on a weeknight, take out an ingenious preassembled meal. Saute some minced garlic and chili powder and stir in cooked beans; spread it on a tortilla; and layer on cooked rice, cheese, and any shredded meat and vegetables you like. Then swaddle and stash in the freezer -- the burritos can be defrosted in the microwave or oven and couldn't be more satisfying.

Updated at: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:43:17 GMT