Crispy Bean & Cheese Burritos

Random pictures and things that we have been doing over the last little while.  The weather outside has one foot planted in Winter, and the other foot dipping it's toe into Spring.  Finally, the snow has started to melt and the kids are asking if they can take their bikes out for a spin.  The bikes need to wait a couple more weeks, but the chilly days of Canadian Spring are a nice break from the deep freeze we have been in.  This year in Calgary, we have had the 3rd snowiest winter on record.  The birds are starting to sing in the morning...  What a hopeful time of year!

My three boys surprised Mommy with some cheerful flowers!

T-man making cookies with his Chef hat and apron.  This guy loves making cookies...  I think it reminds him of  his favourite activity:  PLAY DOUGH.  Check out our best-est recipe here.

E-man decorating a present for a friend.  We don't buy wrapping paper anymore.  We use the white paper off of the art easels and decorate, decorate, decorate.  It's one of E-man's favourite things to do.

Miss Reegs a curious 2 year old that is constantly investigating my kitchen cupboards.  This is a snapshot of her mischievious grin as she quickly closes the door to one of the cupboards "I'm not doing anything Mom!".

The below recipe doesn't need any pictures.  It is delicious, and a snap to make.  This recipe is even faster if you have leftover rice.  Everyone here loves this crispy take on the classic burrito.

Crispy Bean + Cheese Burritos


2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 cup salsa
1/3 up chopped cilantro
1 ripe avocado, cut into chunks
1 Tbsp lime juice
6 soft flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheese (whatever your family likes)
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

Mix rice, salsa and cilantro together and set aside.

In a small bowl, sprinkle avocado chunks with lime juice.

Place tortillas on work surface and put cheese, black beans, rice mixture and avocado evenly among the tortillas.  Fold up tortillas like an envelope.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Coat top and bottom of burritos with cooking spray.  Place three burritos at a time into skillet, seam side down, and cook until lightly browned and crisp.  Repeat with remaining burritos.

Love,
Twin B
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