I always keep a can or two of refried beans in the pantry and flour tortillas in the freezer for those nights when I am on the verge of reaching for a take-out menu. Even if you are bone-weary by dinnertime, these two ingredients are the ticket to nearly effortless yet highly satisfying meals such as this one and the following burritos.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　2 burrito-size (10-inch) flour tortillas

　　One 16-ounce can spicy fat-free refried beans

　　1 cup grated cheddar cheese or cheddar-style soy cheese

　　Regular or green (tomatillo) salsa

　　

Step 1

Place one of the tortillas on a lightly oiled round casserole dish.

　　

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the refried beans with 1/4 cup warm water and stir together.

　　

Step 3

Spread the refried beans over the tortilla, sprinkle with the grated cheese, top with the remaining tortilla, and cover.

　　

Step 4

Microwave until piping hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve, topping each with a little salsa.

　　

Menu

Step 5

Tortilla Flat (this page)

　　

Step 6

Cooked brown rice or microwaved baked potato

　　

Step 7

Sautéed summer squash or zucchini

　　

Step 8

Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and bell pepper strips

　　

nutrition information

Step 9

Calories: 335

　　

Step 10

Total Fat: 11g

　　

Step 11

Protein: 18g

　　

Step 12

Carbohydrate: 40g

　　

Step 13

Cholesterol: 30mg

　　

Step 14

Sodium: 278mg

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet