Spinach and Black Bean Burritos with Salsa

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Ingredients

Salsa
2 cups canned plum tomatoes, diced
2 Tablespoon fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup onion, diced
4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
Burrito
1-1/3 cups dried black beans
2-1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2-1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
3/4 teaspoons salt
3 Tablespoons water
1/8 cup spinach steamed and chopped
8 6-inch flour tortillas

Burritos make a great lunch box meal because they’re self-contained—even more so than the average sandwich. For added protein serve them with rice and/or grated cheddar cheese. For the lunch box, serve salsa on the side to avoid sogginess.

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Chef Ann Cooper Chef Ann Cooper is a renegade lunch lady. She works to transform cafeterias across the nation into culinary classrooms for students, centered on regional, organic, seasonal and sustainable meals. For more, pick up her book Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed Our Children.

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Make It:

1. In a large pot of water cook the black beans until tender. The time it takes to cook the beans depends upon how old and “dry” they are. For a quicker cooking time soak the beans in water over-night, drain the water, add fresh water and simmer for three to four hours. Without soaking the beans may take twice that time.

2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine all salsa ingredients, mix thoroughly, and set aside.

3. Heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and sauté for 2 minutes.

4. Add cumin, oregano, and salt and cook for one minute.

5. Add beans and water and cook for approximately 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm.

6. Assemble burritos by evenly distributing the spinach, beans, and salsa among the eight tortillas. Roll up as desired and serve.

Clean It:

Although dry beans are best, organic, canned, low-fat refried beans would make a good substitute in the interest of time. (Eden Foods canned beans are currently the only BPA-free option).

Green It:

Looking for a way to make your child’s lunch box more sustainable? Try replacing their lunch box with a Goodbyn - bento box meets eco-friendly and lets your kids personalize!