Recipes for Healthy Living

Vegetarian Burrito
Serves 4

1 can of black beans
1 pack of 12 flour tortillas
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of pepper
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 tablespoons of butter
1 cup of favorite salsa sauce
1 cup of sour cream
1 cup of rice already made
* cheese is optional *

1. Before starting the burritos make the rice in a separate pan.
2. Warm beans in saucepan on medium heat till simmering.
3. Put in spices and butter when beans are hot.
4. Place three teaspoons of the rice and three teaspoons of the beans in the center of the tortilla.
5. Place a teaspoon of sour cream and a teaspoon of your favorite salsa sauce on the beans and rice (add the cheese at this time too).
6. Fold the sides of the tortilla into the center and begin rolling from one end to the other making sure you roll the beans, rice, sour cream, and salsa tightly in the center.
7. Serve warm with tortilla chips and guacamole.

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Hummos
Serves 4

1 can of chick peas (garbanzo beans)
3 tablespoons of tahini
1 ½ lemons
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 teaspoons of paprika
2 teaspoons of pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
1 tomato
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of oregano
1 package of pita bread

1. Open the can of chick peas and drain a small amount of the water. -Pour the rest in a blender.
2. Put the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, pepper, and salt in the blender and blend until creamy.
3. Make sure the ingredients are well-blended and thick enough. If the mixture is too liquid then add more tahini. If it is too thick add more lemon juice.
4. Season to taste.
5. Dice the tomato and sprinkle garlic powder and oregano on top.
6. Serve with diced tomato, salad and pita bread.

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