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Make Ahead Lunch Wraps

"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."
Original recipe yield: 16 wraps.

Prep Time:  30 minutes

Cook Time:  35 minutes

Ready In:   1 hour 5 minutes

Servings:  16


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.

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