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87 deliciously healthy dinners corn and black bean burritos Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes these burritos are high in flavor and easy to make ¼ C scallions (green onions), rinsed and sliced into ¼-inch wide circles, including green tops ¼ C celery, rinsed and finely diced 1¼ C frozen yellow corn ½ ripe avocado, peeled and diced 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (or substitute 2 tsp dried coriander) 1 can (15½ oz) black beans, drained and rinsed ¼ C reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese ¼ C salsa or taco sauce (look for lowest sodium version) 12 (9-inch) whole-wheat tortillas 1 Preheat oven to 350 °F. 2 Combine scallions, celery, and corn in a small saucepan. Add just enough water to cover. 3 Cover, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes, until vegetables soften. Drain vegetables. Set aside to cool. 4 Combine avocado, cilantro, and beans in a large mixing bowl. Add cheese and salsa, and mix. 5 When corn mixture has cooled slightly, add to avocado mixture. 6 In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, warm each tortilla for about 15 seconds on each side. Place each tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon 1 / 3 cup of the mixture into the center of the tortilla. Fold the top and bottom of the tortilla over the filling. Fold in the sides to make a closed packet. 7 Repeat with the remaining tortillas. 8 When all tortillas are wrapped, continue heating in the oven 5 minutes, until all are warm and cheese is melted. Tip: Try serving with extra salsa on the side. main dishes vegetarian yield: 12 servings serving size: 1 burrito each serving provides: calories 189 total fat 3 g saturated fat 0 g cholesterol 0 mg sodium 257 mg total fiber 3 g protein 8 g carbohydrates 34 g potassium 204 mg