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MAREN CARUSO; STYLING: ALICIA DEAL (FOOD), JENNIFER THOMAS (PROPS)

SHOP SMART

Whole Foods 365

Bean & Chicken

We mmm’d over the

tender, shredded

chicken. And the

tomato-green chile

sauce gives this

burrito a kick.

Lilly B’s Organic

Bean, Rice & Cheese

A refried-bean fi lling

without gloppiness?

This pick proves it’s

possible. The pinto

beans are smooth and

perfectly seasoned.

Amy’s Burrito,

Non-Dairy

Wait, this is vegan?

Even sans cheese, the

classic rice-and-bean

fi lling is surprisingly

creamy. It’s also tops

for fi ber, at 8 grams.

Sweet Earth

The Mayan

Red cabbage and

carrots add delightful

crunch. We love the

savory chipotle seitan

and the sauce’s

subtle spiciness.

Go, Go Burrito

Evol Cilantro

Lime Chicken

This burrito’s fresh

fl avors stand out.

Tangy cilantro and

lime complement

tender rice, chicken

and black beans.

HOW TO FIND THE BEST FROZEN OPTIONS AT

YOUR GROCERY STORE. BY JULIA WESTBROOK

Keys? Check. Purse? Check. Lunch? Oh no.
Whether you’re out of time in the morning or just
want something super-easy, a healthy frozen burrito
is your secret weapon. No, “healthy burrito” isn’t
an oxymoron. We scanned 80 labels and tasted 34
varieties to fi nd these winners. Here’s a cheat sheet
you can take to your local freezer case.

NUTRITION

PARAMETERS

Fiber ≥3 g

Sodium ≤600 mg

Protein ≥7 g

Editors’

Picks

FIND FIBER

For a burrito to be a good source of fi ber, it
should have at least 3 grams. We found that
bean-based ones tend to be the most fi ber-
full, compared to burritos made with meat.

EYE PORTION SIZES

Serving size is key: a bigger burrito means
more food—but also more sodium and cal-
ories. (One came in at 1,670 mg—more than
two-thirds of your total sodium for the day!)
The burritos that fi t our sodium targets nat-
urally keep calories in check, at 300 to 400
calories. This makes for a fairly light lunch, so
consider adding a side like guacamole and
veggies for dipping or a small salad.

PICK PROTEIN

Protein helps give your meal staying power,
keeping you fuller longer. Vegetarian? No
sweat. Most bean burritos have numbers com-
parable to meaty ones, about 12 to 14 grams.

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