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Back-to-school season comes with a whole host of scheduling-related panicwhen is drama class again?

Are we traveling to see family this Friday or next?

Did we forget to make that 100th-day of school shirt with the rainbow pompoms and decal-ed initial?

Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burritos Stacked Together on a Plate With a Table Knife and Salsa

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I love a bustling week, but honestly, its a wonder we manage to feed ourselves at times.

Ill always think of burritos as the ultimate convenience food.

And it tends to keep us fuller, which is a bonus when were running around so much.

Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burrito Cut in Half on a Plate and Served With Salsa, and in the Surroundings, a Small Bowl of Salsa, a Small Bowl of Guacamole, More Burritos Wrapped in Aluminum Foil, a Glass of Water, and a Kitchen Towel

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The mashed beans are my secret ingredientsavory and rich, yet healthful and incredibly simple to whip together.

Of course, theres no rulebook for a burrito (thats what makes them so fun!).

You might want to venture off the beaten burrito path.

Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burritos Wrapped in Aluminum Foil (Some on the Counter and Some in a Ziploc Bag)

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So why not get them involved in the cooking process?

Mixing the cilantro-lime rice is always a fun option.

And who doesnt like wrapping up the burritos in crinkly aluminum foil, for some extra fun?

Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burrito Cut in Half on a Plate and Served With Salsa

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Add the brown rice and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, until coated with the oil and toasty.

Cook for 40 to 45 minutes until the rice is tender.

Once the beans are simmering, turn down the heat to low and continue cooking for 10 minutes.

Brown Rice Toasted in a Dutch Oven for Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burritos Recipe

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Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.

Wrap the burritos in aluminum foil.

Label it with todays date.

Water Added to Pot of Rice to Cook for Rice and Beans Freezer Burritos Recipe

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Fill, roll, and wrap the remaining burritos just like this.

In the microwave: Unwrap your freezer burrito from the foil and place on a plate.

Microwave for 2 minutes 30 seconds, until heated all the way through.

Pot of Cooked Rice for Rice and Beans Burritos Recipe

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Id recommend reheating them one at a time.

The cook time depends on your microwaves power.

Be sure to let them cool slightly before eatingnothing more punishing than the fiery interior of a microwaved burrito.

Cilantro, Lime Zest, and Lime Juice Added To Fluffed Rice for Freezer Burritos Recipe

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Top with more salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

In the oven: Preheat the oven to 375F.

Keep the frozen burritos wrapped in the foil, and place them on a baking sheet.

Pinto Beans in a Dutch Oven With a Wooden Spoon for Rice and Beans Burritos Recipe

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Cook for 20 minutes, until warmed through.

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Cooked, Mashed Beans in a Dutch Oven With a Wooden Spoon for Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burritos Recipe

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Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burritos Ingredients on the Counter (L to R): Plate of Tortillas, Bowl of Rice, Bowl of Cooked Beans, Bowl of Cheddar, Small Bowl of Salsa, and a Roll of Aluminum Foil

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Tortilla on the Counter Topped With Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burritos Ingredients

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Tortilla Sides and Bottom Folded in Towards the Filling, and in the Surrounds, Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burritos Wrapped in Aluminum Foil

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Heating Burrito on a Cast Iron Griddle for Easy Freezer Burrito Recipe

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Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burritos Wrapped in Aluminum Foil (Some on the Counter and Some in a Ziploc Bag)

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe