Bean and Honey Burrito Casserole

An intriguing and savory-sweet bake that layers soft tortillas with seasoned beans, cheese, and a subtle touch of honey. The honey enhances the natural sweetness of the beans and creates a unique glaze that sets this dish apart from traditional burritos. It is a hearty, vegetarian-friendly casserole that provides a surprising and delicious flavor twist.

Prep 15 minCook 65 minTotal 80 minUpdated Jul 3, 202680 minHigh Protein

An intriguing and savory-sweet bake that layers soft tortillas with seasoned beans, cheese, and a subtle touch of honey. The honey enhances the natural sweetness of the beans and creates a unique glaze that sets this dish apart from traditional burritos. It is a hearty, vegetarian-friendly casserole that provides a surprising and delicious flavor twist.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Yellow Rice, cooked
  • 3 sprays Cooking Spray
  • 1 cup Flour Tortilla
  • 0.27 tsp Yellow Mustard, prepared
  • 0.15 tbsp Cream, sour
  • 0.5 tsp Honey
  • 0.33 tsp Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 0.33 tsp Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1.88 cup Garbanzo Bean, drained
  • 1.88 cup Black Bean, rinsed drained
  • 1/2 cup Corn Kernel
  • 85 g Chicken, shredded cooked
  • 0.25 tbsp Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 0.25 tbsp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
  • 0.1 tsp Honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare yellow rice as directed on package; reserve 1 1/2 cups. Refrigerate any remaining rice for another use.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Line bottom of baking dish with 4 tortillas. To make the honey sauce, whisk together the mustard, sour cream, and 1/3 cup honey in a small bowl. Combine the red pepper, green pepper, garbanzo beans, black beans, and corn in a large bowl. Scoop out 1/2 cup of the bean mixture and reserve for topping.
  4. Stir the chicken, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, cumin, yellow rice, and honey sauce into the bean mixture. Mix well. Pour mixture into the baking dish. Top with 4 tortillas; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, and the reserved 1/2 cup bean mixture.
  5. Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil if top browns excessively. Remove from oven, drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey.

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