bean burrito filling

E and I are eating an all vegetarian diet for a week starting today. This isn't a complete change for us, but we do get in the habit of eating chicken several nights a week. I thought this would be a good way to try some new and healthy-ish dishes and hopefully integrate a few into our regular recipe lineup. This week I am on spring break which means I actually have time to cook (otherwise vegetarian would turn into meals of pasta, pizza and pb&j sandwiches).

Our dinner plan for the week is:
sunday: egyptian rice and lentils with spiced yogurt; spanish roasted potato salad
monday: vegetable jalfrezi 
tuesday: yummy bean burritos
wednesday: vegetables in coconut milk & white rice
thursday: go out to dinner
friday: pad thai

everything you need to make yummy bean burritos

I am most excited about the bean burritos. I have made them before and I think the filling is delicious. Even though we are eating them without meat, they would probably be tasty with chicken also.
Here is the recipe to make a delicious taco/burrito bean filling:

Ingredients: 

2 tsp. oil (canola or vegetable)
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. minced chipotle in adobo sauce (this comes in a little can in the Mexican aisle, I mince it myself)
1 tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. kosher salt
1/3 cup water or vegetable broth
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

6 tbsp. salsa (your choice, I usually use something from Trader Joe's, but you could make your own. This can add spice or keep them mild depending on what kind you use).

Heat the oil in a medium sized pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, chili powder, chipotle in adobo sauce, cumin, and salt and stir for about 30 seconds. Add the bean and broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from health and add salsa to bean mixture. Mash with a fork and serve in tortillas with your favorite taco/burrito toppings.

(also: i have found that plain Greek yogurt is a good alternative to sour cream. Whenever I buy sour cream I only use a few tablespoons and throw the rest away. We always have Greek yogurt)