Contributed By: lubecki
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"These are a delicious make-ahead lunch to freeze as a handy lunch to bring to work! Just make, freeze, and then heat in the microwave for a very balanced meal."
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Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Lunch
Ingredients
2 cups Uncooked brown rice
4 cups Water
4 (15 ounce) cans Black beans
2 (15.5 ounce) cans Pinto beans
1 (10 ounce) can Whole kernel corn
1 (10 ounce) can Diced tomatoes and green chiles
16 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 pound Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Preparation
1. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and cool.
2. Place black beans and pinto beans into a colander or strainer, and rinse. Add corn and diced tomatoes with green chilies, and toss to mix. Transfer to a large bowl, and mix in rice and cheese.
3. Divide the mixture evenly among the tortillas, and roll up. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, place into a large freezer bag, and freeze. Reheat as needed in the microwave for lunch or snacks.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 560
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Total Fat: 13 g
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Saturated Fat: 5 g
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Carbohydrates: 82 g
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Protein: 25 g
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Calcium: 290 mg
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Fiber: 12 g