Burritosare one of the most affordable and most delicious things on the planet.
Every product has been cooked to the suggested time on the packaging.
Each will be evaluated by taste, as well as look and preparation method.
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In this instance, cooking instructions offer a microwave and an oven option.
I’ve opted for the oven in an attempt to get the very best out of each product.
It has to look good, taste good, and be easy to cook to win.
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Let’s get started!
“You’ll never guess it’s plant based.”
Let’s put that slogan to the test.The brand’s veganMexicali Burritois available from many retailers.
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I got mine from Giant Foods for $3.49.
The Prep:Fairly easy.
Put your oven to 400 degrees and cook for 12 minutes, flip, and cook foranother 12.
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But, like don’t eat this.
The Taste:It’s sweet.
I’m not sure why, but it’s sweet.
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No, the meat substitute actually did a solid job of mimicking the real thing.
The issue is,everything else in this burrito tastes awful.
I’ve got the “Mexicali Blues,” and not the fun,Grateful Dead kind.
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The Look:This burrito is bare minimum: 90% tortilla, and the rest is essentially air.
The issue is, tortilla really doesn’t have that much tosay.
The Taste:Bland.
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All you need is a microwave.
The Look:Bombed out.As you might see, I had a bit of a bean explosion.
But, I won’t deduct points for the eruption, because that’s more my fault than anything.
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But, it’s still gray and brown.
Gray and brown is a great combo for suits, but not so much on burritos.
The look was unappetizing.
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Really exceptional Mexican-style beans are a flavor to die for.
There’s richness, a smooth texture, and the proper spices all combine for a perfect bite.
The tortilla got entirely too crispy, and the beans exploded.
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In the case of Amy’s, trust your microwave.
After thoseten minutes, wrap it in foil and go for another 15 to 20 minutes.
It’s a long process, but provided by far themost stable burritos on this list.
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One look into that cross section reveals juicy chicken enveloped by alovely-looking verde sauce.
While the others provided a depth of flavor, this is onenote.
It’s a good note, but a single one nonetheless.
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It’s definitely a little tedious, but it’sprobablyworth the effort.
If microwaved, I imagine this would be floppy andunderwhelming.
The Look:The tortilla held its integrity remarkably well in the oven, which is a good start.
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It doesn’t have that shiny allure that you might want, but nothing screams “no!”
ThisBean & Cheese Burrito, for one, cost me $2.39.
I did 25minutes, and it came out just right.
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The Look:Inviting!
The Taste:The beans provide a depth of flavor I’ve rarely encountered infrozen foods.
you could taste tomato, onion, and spices that accentuate your entire experience ina lovely way.
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I ate the entire thing.
It was that good.
Even so, there’s one burrito that I liked ever better!
“By Joe, we did it!”
the retailer boasts on its website.Let’s see if they actually did.
It’s a burrito.
You see that alluring, marinated meat, so juicy that it’s literallydripping out the sides.
The Taste:The meat is tasty and seasoned very well, and the marinade makes its presence felt.
A lovely balanced bite with the kind of flavor punch you expect from a legitburrito.
Does it taste as good as a fresh-rolled carne asada burrito from a great Mexican restaurant?
There’s no substitute for the real thing.
Still, it gets closer than any of the other frozen products.
By Joe, I think it’s just good enough!
