Black Bean & Rice Burritos
Black Bean & Rice Burritos costs about $7.69 to make ($1.92 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 774 calories, 28 g protein, and 104 g net carbs. Total time: 30 min.
- 28 g protein/serving
- 774 calories/serving
- 104 g net carbs
- 30 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Seasoned black beans and rice rolled with cheese and salsa. A meatless family dinner that lands under $2 a serving without feeling like a compromise.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 cans black beans, drained | $1.98 |
| 1 cup dry white rice | $0.38 |
| 4 oz cheddar, shredded | $1.43 |
| 1 cup salsa | $1.09 |
| 8 flour tortillas | $1.99 |
| 1 medium onion, diced | $0.33 |
| 1 tbsp olive oil | $0.24 |
| cumin, chili powder, salt | $0.25 |
| Total | $7.69 |
How to make it
- Cook the rice. Meanwhile, soften diced onion in oil over medium heat, 5 minutes.
- Add drained beans, cumin, chili powder, and a splash of water; simmer 5 minutes and roughly mash.
- Layer rice, beans, cheese, and salsa in tortillas; roll tightly.
- Optional: crisp seam-side down in a dry skillet 2 minutes per side.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 774 |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 119 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Net carbs | 104 g |
| Saturated fat | 9 g |
| Sodium | 1616 mg |
Substitutions
- Cheddar cheese, block → Mozzarella, shredded — adds $0.01/serving. use whichever cheese is cheaper this week
Make it cheaper
Drop the cheese and use dry beans cooked in bulk and this is one of the cheapest complete dinners that exists.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Black Bean & Rice Burritos?
About $7.69 total, or $1.92 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Black Bean & Rice Burritos?
Each serving has roughly 28 g of protein (774 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Black Bean & Rice Burritos cheaper?
Drop the cheese and use dry beans cooked in bulk and this is one of the cheapest complete dinners that exists.
Do leftovers of Black Bean & Rice Burritos keep well?
Good — wrap individually and freeze; microwave 90 seconds from frozen.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.