Swiss Chard and Black Bean Burritos

These Swiss chard and black bean burritos are a quick and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The Swiss chard is wilted until tender, and then combined with black beans, onions, red bell peppers, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and salt. The filling is spooned into tortillas and topped with your favorite toppings. Serve immediately.

I first had these burritos at a food truck in Austin, Texas. I was immediately hooked on the combination of flavors and textures. The Swiss chard was wilted until tender, but still had a bit of a bite to it. The black beans added a hearty texture and protein, while the onions and red bell peppers added sweetness and crunch. The cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and salt gave the filling a nice savory flavor. I've been making these burritos at home ever since, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the black beans, onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and salt and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Spoon the filling into tortillas and top with your favorite toppings.
5. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The Swiss chard wilts down to a fraction of its original size, making it a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
• The black beans add a hearty texture and protein to the filling.
• The onions and red bell peppers add sweetness and crunch.
• The cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and salt give the filling a nice savory flavor.
• The tortillas provide a sturdy base for the filling and can be topped with your favorite toppings.