Costa Rica Burritos
AuthorNikki PageDifficultyBeginnerCost Per-Meal: ₡916.63 ≈ $1.55
Serving: ₡458.32 ≈ $0.76
These Costa Rica burritos are a favorite in our house and are made with many common ingredients found in Costa Rica and other Latin American countries. As a result, these burritos are an easy and very affordable meal option for any family. Whether you choose the standard flour tortilla, or the gluten-free corn tortilla, your taste buds will thank you for the satisfying flavors. This Costa Rica version of the burrito includes pre-made rice and beans and you can find links to the recipes below.
Tip: For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas. The corn tortillas are generally smaller and as a result, make it harder to roll them. The photos of the folded burritos are made with gluten-free corn tortillas and are held together with a toothpick.
We like to add a dash or two of hot sauce for a bit of spice. The Mango Hot Sauce from Jalapeno's restaurant in Playa Negra is definitely our favorite!
Rice recipe: https://cutthecrapcostarica.com/recipes/rice-instant-pot/
Beans recipe: Black - https://cutthecrapcostarica.com/recipes/black-beans-instant-pot/
             Red - https://cutthecrapcostarica.com/recipes/instant-pot-red-beans/
Chop the onions and tomatoes and set aside.
Slice the cabbage and set aside. We use a banjo/mandolin slicer to create quick, easy, thin slices.
In a medium-size pan, add the coconut oil and heat on medium-high heat (approximately setting 6.5.) until warm.
Add the precooked rice and beans and reheat until warm.
Rice recipe: https://cutthecrapcostarica.com/recipes/rice-instant-pot/
Beans: Black - https://cutthecrapcostarica.com/recipes/black-beans-instant-pot/
Red - https://cutthecrapcostarica.com/recipes/instant-pot-red-beans/
On one half of the tortilla, add a 1/8 cup refried beans and spread.
Add the bean and rice mixture on top of the refried beans (approximately 1/8 cup).
Put a 1/4 of the vegetables (tomato, onion, cabbage) on top of the bean and rice mixture.
Add any sauces and sour cream, if desired.
Fold in the sides and roll the burrito starting with the edge containing the ingredients.
(See the gallery for more images on the rolling process.)
Top with remaining vegetables.
Tip: You can also top it off with hot sauce, Lizano Salsa, and sour cream if desired. We recommend a side of fruit and chips with the burritos.
2 servings
2 Burritos
- Amount per serving
- Calories532.8
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26g34%
- Saturated Fat 19.1g96%
- Trans Fat .3g
- Sodium 487.4mg22%
- Total Carbohydrate 62.9g23%
- Dietary Fiber 8.3g30%
- Total Sugars 7.2g
- Protein 12.6g
- Vitamin A 20.5mcg3%
- Vitamin C 47.7mg53%
- Calcium 37.7mg3%
- Iron 11.7mg65%
- Potassium 547.4mg12%
- Vitamin E 6mg40%
- Vitamin K 2.6mcg3%
- Thiamin 3.1mg259%
- Riboflavin .1mg8%
- Niacin 3.2mg20%
- Vitamin B6 9.4mg553%
- Folate 8mcg2%
- Vitamin B12 -6.5mg-270%
- Phosphorus 17mg2%
- Magnesium 10.2mg3%
- Zinc 1mg10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Directions
Chop the onions and tomatoes and set aside.
Slice the cabbage and set aside. We use a banjo/mandolin slicer to create quick, easy, thin slices.
In a medium-size pan, add the coconut oil and heat on medium-high heat (approximately setting 6.5.) until warm.
Add the precooked rice and beans and reheat until warm.
Rice recipe: https://cutthecrapcostarica.com/recipes/rice-instant-pot/
Beans: Black - https://cutthecrapcostarica.com/recipes/black-beans-instant-pot/
Red - https://cutthecrapcostarica.com/recipes/instant-pot-red-beans/
On one half of the tortilla, add a 1/8 cup refried beans and spread.
Add the bean and rice mixture on top of the refried beans (approximately 1/8 cup).
Put a 1/4 of the vegetables (tomato, onion, cabbage) on top of the bean and rice mixture.
Add any sauces and sour cream, if desired.
Fold in the sides and roll the burrito starting with the edge containing the ingredients.
(See the gallery for more images on the rolling process.)
Top with remaining vegetables.
Tip: You can also top it off with hot sauce, Lizano Salsa, and sour cream if desired. We recommend a side of fruit and chips with the burritos.
