Makin burritos tonight!

keepitcroosh
keepitcroosh Posts: 301 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I m going to be making burritos tonight for my fiancée and I (trying to keep it interesting for him!) , and I know I could make this into a great healthy dinner option. Whole wheat pita, brown rice, chicken, and raw veggies like diced tomatoes, avocado, etc. We like refried beans in them too, but after doing some research, it really isn't good for you. I read that LARD is incorporated into the mixture. So I want to stay away from that!

Just wondering, what do you guys put in your wraps & burritos to keep it healthy but still taste amazing!

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  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    Using some refried beans in your burrito is not going to be the end of the world. I add them to mine. I also add spinach.
  • pruitt1961
    pruitt1961 Posts: 1
    There are also fat free refried beans and you can't taste the difference.
  • kevinrbarger
    kevinrbarger Posts: 87 Member
    You could try using just black beans. Or, if you're missing that creamy texture, mash up the avocado into some guacamole!
  • keepitcroosh
    keepitcroosh Posts: 301 Member
    I know it isn't the end of the world to have a bit of it, but I have a clean eating plan that I stick to. And lard, is definitely not something that I want in my body because it is in no way good for me. But good idea kevinrbarger! Thankyou!
  • katies2boys
    katies2boys Posts: 69 Member
    I like to use onion and bell pepper.
  • CupcakeDefeater
    CupcakeDefeater Posts: 113 Member
    low fat sour cream and chive (i get tesco but it depends on where you live) that always goes down a treat and is like no calories!
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    steam your rice w/ salsa - adds almost no calories and is a decent spanish rice knockoff.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I just use refried beans. They're the most delicious of all beans.
  • BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY
    BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY Posts: 666 Member
    best burrito filling hands down: smashed or refried pinto beans + chicharron (prok rinds) sauteed in green chile salsa
  • katies2boys
    katies2boys Posts: 69 Member
    steam your rice w/ salsa - adds almost no calories and is a decent spanish rice knockoff.
    Oooh, I never thought of that, that's a great idea. Thanks :)

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