Rice and Bean Burrito

4 cans black beans, drained and rinsed (or approx. 5 - 6 cups cooked beans) 


3 cups rice, cooked

1/4 cup (or more if you like) taco seasoning

1/2 to 1 cup water

2 cans (8 ounce) tomato sauce (use more if you would like more liquid)

Salsa

Sour Cream

Cheddar Cheese

Tortillas (warmed in microwave or briefly in frying pan)

Heat first 5 ingredients through and simmer several minutes, if desired and have the time, to blend flavors.
Serve on Tortillas and add favorite burrito toppings.

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HOW MUCH For That Bag of Groceries?

Here is an snip-it from an article by Dr. Mercola on top 10 food choices on a budget.

You can’t tune into the news today without hearing about the rising cost of living, be it gas for your car, heat for your home, or food for your family. Many baby boomers are giving up -- or at least stretching out -- food luxury items such as those coveted fancy coffees, because their pocketbooks are thinning, along with their hairlines.

In this report, I will give you some ideas for selecting delicious, nutritious items that won’t empty out your bank account.
(snip)

Below are ten excellent, nutrient-packed food choices that you can still find for around $1 per serving.

Click link below to read more:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/08/23/ten-healthiest-foods-under-1.aspx?source=nl