This recipe has become a favourite, quick and easy to make dinner around here.  It’s super cheap too since the protein in it is black beans!

There’s a red wine vinegar dressing included, but we also like to add either ranch or Caesar dressing to make it even tastier!

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Black Bean, Corn and Rice Burritos (or salad)

Ingredients

• 1 cup black beans
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup corn
• 1 red pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1/2 Tbsp dried basil fresh basil is also great
• 1 Tbsp green onions
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 garlic clove minced
• Salt to taste
• Torn lettuce
• Salad dressing of your choice optional
• Tortilla shells for burritos

Instructions

1. Combine rice, black beans, corn, red pepper, parsley, basil and green onions in a bowl.
2. Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, black pepper,garlic and salt to make the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture then toss. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
4. If you're making burritos, lay some torn lettuce on a tortilla shell. Put the rice mixture over the lettuce, then add a salad dressing of your choice (optional). Roll up as a burrito, then eat!
5. If you're making a salad, lay a bunch of torn lettuce on a plate. Top with as much rice mixture as you desire, then add your favourite salad dressing (optional). Enjoy!