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?

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

Easy Rice and Beans Freezer Burrito Cut in Half (One Half’s Cross-Section Facing Camera) on a Plate and Served With Salsa, and in the Surroundings, a Small Bowl of Salsa, a Small Bowl of Guacamole, a Glass of Water, and a Kitchen Towel

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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.

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

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

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

You might want to venture off the beaten burrito path.

So why not get them involved in the cooking process?

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

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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?

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

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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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.

Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.

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

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Wrap the burritos in aluminum foil.

Label it with todays date.

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

Pot of Cooked Rice for Rice and Beans Burritos Recipe

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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.

Id recommend reheating them one at a time.

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

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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.

Top with more salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

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

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In the oven: Preheat the oven to 375F.

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

Cook for 20 minutes, until warmed through.

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

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

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe