Make Ahead Lunch Wraps

Make Ahead Lunch Wraps

World Cuisine Latin American Mexican

These are a delicious make-ahead lunch to freeze as a handy lunch to bring to work! Just make, freeze, and then heat in the microwave for a very balanced meal.

Servings per recipe: 16
Calories per serving: 557
Preparation time: 30m
Total cooking time: 1h 5m

Ingredients:


  • 2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans black beans
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans
  • 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 16 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 pound shredded pepperjack cheese

Directions:


  • 1   Combine rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and cool.
  • 2   Place black beans and pinto beans into a colander or strainer, and rinse. Add corn and diced tomatoes with green chilies, and toss to mix. Transfer to a large bowl, and mix in rice and cheese.
  • 3   Divide the mixture evenly among the tortillas, and roll up. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, place into a large freezer bag, and freeze. Reheat as needed in the microwave for lunch or snacks.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 16g 25%
    Saturated Fat 7.0g  
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 1312mg 52%
Potassium 659mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 80.8g 26%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g 54%
Protein 22.9g 46%
Sugars 2g  
Vitamin A 486IU  
Vitamin C 5mg  
Calcium 315mg  
Iron 6mg  
Thiamin 1mg  
Niacin 8mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 99mg  
Folate 182mcg