Black Bean Breakfast Burrito with Plantains and Mango Salsa

Ripe plantains have a starchy consistency like potatoes, but with more fiber.

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Ripe plantains have a starchy consistency like potatoes, but with more fiber.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced ripe plantains (2 medium)
  • 1 lime, juiced and zest grated (2 Tbs. juice and 1 tsp. zest)
  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup prepared mango salsa, plus more for serving, optional
  • 4 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed

Preparation

1. Combine plantains, lime juice, and 1/2 cup water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover pan, and simmer 20 minutes, or until plantains are very soft. Mash with fork or potato masher, and stir in lime zest. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

2. Combine beans and salsa in small saucepan; warm over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

3. Spread heaping 1/4 cup plantains on bottom half of each tortilla, leaving 2-inch border. Top with 1/2 cup bean mixture. Fold sides of tortilla over filling, then roll from bottom up. Serve with additional salsa, if using.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 349
  • Carbohydrate Content 72 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 4 g
  • Fiber Content 9 g
  • Protein Content 11 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 2 g
  • Sodium Content 779 mg
  • Sugar Content 18 g