Do black beans freeze well?

Freezing your extra canned beans should be fine . In fact, I often make a big batch of chili (using canned beans), and then freeze some of it with no change in quality. Simply store your extra beans in a heavy plastic container or plastic freezer bag and use within 6 months.

How do you cook frozen bean burritos?

Recipe Tips *To Microwave from Frozen: Remove burrito from foil and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until the burrito has completely thawed . If a crispy burrito is desired, transfer to a skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes per side.

Do beans go bad in the freezer?

Store cooked beans in a covered container that is not made from metal in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months . Also try storing cooked beans in smaller one to two cup portions, for ease of use in recipes.

Why are my frozen burritos soggy?

The main cause of sogginess in frozen burritos is excess moisture soaking into the tortilla . An easy way to prevent this is to create a barrier between the wetter ingredients and the tortilla. A layer of cheese can work, or a layer of thick, creamy refried beans.

Can you thaw frozen burritos before cooking?

Unwrap the burrito from the foil and microwave it on defrost for seven minutes per side . This will thaw and slightly warm the fillings. Then place the burrito in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook it for a few minutes per side until it starts to brown and crisp up.

Are black beans frost tolerant?

Black beans are a warm-weather crop and grow best between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Black beans are sensitive to frost and will suffer damage from even a light frost.

Does freezing beans change the texture?

During freezing, an expansion occurs with the formation of ice crystals causing cell wall rupture. Therefore, the texture of frozen fruits and vegetables is usually softer after thawing when compared to unfrozen product .

Does freezing beans destroy nutrients?

Freezing food doesn't kill nutrients . But, over time, fresh produce loses much of its nutrients. This happens simply because they are slowly expiring, it's natural. However, there's a way to retain their nutrients for another time: freezing.

What happens if you don't blanch beans before freezing?

Blanching green beans before freezing helps them to retain that beautiful green color and crisp texture when you go to enjoy them. Skipping this step might result in your beans having a mushy texture once defrosted .

Slow Cooker Black Bean Burritos Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

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Published: June 21, 2020. Last Updated: February 17, 2024 by: Ginny McMeans

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Slow Cooker Black Bean Burritos and rice are easy and healthy with lots of texture. It's a vegetarian and vegan black bean burrito meal.

Just add avocados and black olives to compliment!

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Slow Cooker Black Bean Burritos are my two favorite things. At least lately, that crockpot has become my little darling, and Mexican-style food goes without saying.

The slow cooker makes life easier, and spicy, flavorful food makes life richer.

The contrasting flavors in these burritos taste so good. Besides the tortillas, there are only seven ingredients to make these best-tasting burritos.

It is so funny when I start a new post, and I begin to tell you about the recipe. I get excited.

Not only to tell you about it, but I want you to make it, like, right now!

Make it and eat it!

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Black beans: health benefits

Unbelievably, a cup of black beans is 15g of protein. I repeat, 15 grams.
Not only that, but beans also have lots of fiber.
There are Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids.
NO cholesterol or sugar.
11 minerals including around 30% of your daily minimum requirements of magnesium.
7 vitamins and even more nutrients. Black Beans are good!

You can even make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning in this recipe. Only the best and healthiest food for you and me. Right?

Here's a pic to tempt you into making your own seasoning.

I'm almost jumping up and down and waiting for you to take the first bite so I can say, "See?!" while I am smiling so big.

The burritos are spicy with lots of texture, and at the end of your crock pot's cooking day, it all turns into a hearty meal.

It would also be great to add avocados and black olives on the burrito or on the side.

You could even serve a nice side dish of Spanish Rice. I've got one of those recipes on the blog, too. It is Spanish Rice with Pinto Beans.

Ingredients

Diced tomatoes add to the texture and melds the veggies all together.
Salsa brings a little spice to the burritos.
Taco Seasoningadds so many contrasting flavors to the mix.
Ground Cumin is also unusual but gives more of a tasty kick.
Sea salt is the perfect understated seasoning.
Black beans are creamy and mild with no hard outer covering.
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are a very spicy addition that is just right for this recipe.
Brown rice is chewier than white rice and has more nutrients.
Whole kernel corn mixes so well with beans and they offer more nutrients too.
Vegetable broth adds flavorful liquid for the soup.
Whole-wheat tortillas wrap everything up in nice little packages.

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Instructions

In yourslow cookeradd the tomatoes, salsa, beans, rice, corn, seasonings, chipotle in adobo sauce, and broth.Stir and cover.
Cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours.The rice will be tender and most of the liquid will be absorbed.
Lay out your tortillas and place about ⅓ to ½ cup on each tortilla. ½ Cup is for a very large burrito.
Spread down through the center.
On these burritos, I folded each end just about 1 ½" over the pointed edge of the beans. Then I rolled up the tortilla along the long edge.
If you have a certain technique that you want to use on these - go right ahead.
Stack up and serve with more salsa, avocado or guacamole, and black olives.

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If freezing:

You can freeze the black beans and rice mixture and roll the tortillas after it is defrosted and heated.

You can also freeze the rolled burritos. They would be best warmed up in the microwave - turning once and flipping over once while cooking. About 2 minutes total.

Package the mixture in rigid sided freezer containers or you can also pack the finished rolled burritos in freezer bags.

If you take a photo of your delicious burritos I would love to see it. Follow me over on Instagram and tag me on your photo @vegan_in_the_freezer.

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