recipe worth trying

For as long as I can remember (at least 2 years) my mom has given me her Cooking Light magazines that she gets by subscription. The funny part is that she often gives them to me before she reads them. You'd think that defeats the purpose, right? Oh well. I have decided the easiest way to use the magazine is to tear out recipes that I would consider making and then use them as I can.

I've now made this one twice, and it is really good.

Chipotle Bean Burritos (also on cooking light's website)

Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
1 (15-ounce) can organic black beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can organic kidney beans, drained
3 tablespoons refrigerated fresh salsa
6 (10-inch) reduced-fat flour tortillas (such as Mission)
1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped plum tomato (about 3)
1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
6 tablespoons light sour cream

Preparation
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in chile powder and salt; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/3 cup water and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in salsa. Partially mash bean mixture with a fork.

2. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon about 1/3 cup bean mixture into center of each tortilla. Top each serving with about 2 1/2 tablespoons cheese, 1/4 cup tomato, 1/4 cup lettuce, 1 tablespoon onions, and 1 tablespoon sour cream; roll up.

I think because of the restaurant, I usually think things will always taste like awesomely large burritos with tons of goodness on top. These come close, but you have to provide your own ingredients! :) HA! So, the recipe makes a LOT, probably 6 people worth. And you can add whatever you want. I like them becuase they are filling. And I was able to make them with things I had on hand, rather than a specific grocery trip to have the right stuff.

Try 'em out if you'd like.