Microwave Bean and Cheese Burritos
Simple bean and cheese burritos you can prep ahead and microwave for a quick lunch. Budget-friendly and vegetarian — perfect for college life.
PROTEIN 16g
CALORIES 380
P:E RATIO 4.2
TIME 17m
YIELD 6
P:E 4.2
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
6 large flour tortillas CARB BASE
2 cans refried beans HIGH FIBER
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend DAIRY
1 cup salsa FLAVOR
1/2 cup sour cream DAIRY
1 tsp cumin FLAVOR
Hot sauce to taste FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months.
- Batching: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap then foil for freezer storage.
- Reheat: From fridge: microwave 90 seconds. From frozen: microwave 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Warm refried beans and season with cumin.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Spread a generous scoop of beans down the center of each tortilla.
03
THE ASSEMBLY
Top with cheese and a spoonful of salsa.
04
THE ASSEMBLY
Roll up tightly, tucking in the sides.
05
STEP 5
Wrap each burrito in a damp paper towel for microwaving, or wrap in foil for storage.
06
STEP 6
To eat: microwave wrapped in damp paper towel 90 seconds to 2 minutes.