Fast foods, burrito, with beans, cheese, and chili peppers

About Fast foods, burrito, with beans, cheese, and chili peppers

The burrito is a beloved Mexican and Tex-Mex dish built around a large, soft wheat-flour tortilla wrapped snugly around a savory filling and folded closed at both ends. Warmed until pliable, the tortilla holds combinations of seasoned meat, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, though traditional Mexican versions often keep it simple with just refried beans or meat. American-style burritos tend to be much larger and more loaded, with regional favorites like the foil-wrapped Mission burrito and the smothered wet burrito.

Because it combines a grain, protein, and vegetables in one hand-held package, a burrito can be a filling, balanced meal, offering carbohydrates, protein, and fiber, though calories and sodium climb with rich fillings and big portions. It is endlessly customizable, from breakfast burritos to bean-and-cheese to fully stuffed dinner versions. Warming the tortilla keeps it from cracking as you roll. Choose fresh fillings and a soft, fresh tortilla, and eat burritos while warm, or wrap and refrigerate leftovers to reheat.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.