Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 12 cups fat-free refried beans
  • 1 12 cups Spanish rice
  • 1 14 cups low-fat cheddar cheese (separated) or 1 14 cups Mexican blend cheese (separated)
  • 2 large flour tortillas (12-inch or larger)
  • diced onion (optional)
  • shredded lettuce (optional)
  • diced tomatoes (optional)
  • canned jalapeno, sliced (optional)
  • low-fat sour cream (optional)
  • diced avocado (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Prepare sauce: Heat canola oil in saucepan; stir in flour and chili powder to form thick paste; cook 30-60 seconds.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, broth, tomato sauce, salt, & garlic powder.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, & simmer 8-10 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Assemble burritos: Lay out one tortilla.
  • Spoon 3/4 c refried beans, 3/4 c spanish rice, and 1/2 c cheese down center of tortilla.
  • To roll , fold one side over filling, parallel to filling.
  • Fold up bottom & top then fold over other side to make a wide burrito.
  • Place seam side down in large baking dish.
  • Repeat steps 3 & 4 for second burrito.
  • Pour sauce over burritos and top with 1/4 c cheese.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and pile on the desired toppings.
  • Burritos can be cut in half and serve 4 people, or can be served whole to two *really* hungry people.
  • And don't forget the forks!