Your answer to a quick, family-friendly weeknight meal!
Theres the dream of freezer burritos, and then there is therealityof freezer burritos.
If they dont, then they might have to find a different house to live in.
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(Kidding, kidding!)
What Makes a Good Freezer Burrito?
INGREDIENTS TO AVOID:Avocado or non-cheese dairy, like sour cream.
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These ingredients will not freeze and reheat well.
Instead, add those to the top after you reheat your burritos!
Just microwaving the burritos will warm the filling, but the tortillas will be soggy and not great.
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you’ve got the option to also reheat frozen burritos in the oven!
This Pickled Jalapeno Guacamole is a perfect shortcut guac.
Easy-to-reheat burritos are always a good idea for busy parents.
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Cover the rice with 1 inch of cold water and place over medium heat.
Once simmering, stir, turn heat down to low, and cover.
Cook until the rice has absorbed the water and is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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If there is extra water, drain off.
Otherwise, remove from heat, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes.
Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, sliced peppers, and onions.
Cook until peppers and onions start to caramelize in places, 8 to 10 minutes.
Scoop out onto a plate and set aside.
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Stir together until warm.
Add the salt, chili powder, and cumin, and then add the salsa verde.
Wrap one 12-inch tortilla or four 8-inch burritos in a few paper towels.
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Microwave on high for 15 seconds to make the tortillas warm and flexible.
(If you’re using smaller 8-inch tortillas, divide these amounts evenly among the four tortillas).
Tightly roll the tortilla, folding over the ends, to form a burrito.
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Once formed, wrap the burrito in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Transfer the wrapped burritos to a freezer-safe plastic container or bag.
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To reheat a large burrito, unwrap from foil and place on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on defrost for 7 minutes per side, or until the burrito has completely thawed.
To reheat a large burrito in the oven, preheat the oven to 400F.
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Place the wrapped burrito on a baking sheet and heat in the oven for 45 minutes.
Serve burrito with sour cream, salsa, or Dad Add guacamole.
Add the flesh of two ripe avocados to a bowl.
Mash together with fork.
Roughly dice pickled jalapenos and transfer to bowl with avocados.
Season with cilantro and a pinch of salt.
