Lentil Burritos
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups split red lentils 375 mL
- 3 cups water 750 mL
- 2 tsp canola oil 10 mL
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup green pepper, diced 250 mL
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 7 mL
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 mL
- 1 cup water 250 mL
- 6 Tbsp tomato paste 90 mL
- 8 whole grain tortillas (6-inch/15-cm in diameter)
- 8 Tbsp fat-free sour cream, divided 120 mL
- 8 Tbsp salsa, divided 120 mL
- 8 Tbsp shredded low-fat cheddar cheese 120 mL
Instructions
- 1. Rinse and drain lentils. In saucepan, bring lentils to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Slightly undercook. Drain if necessary.
- 2. In sauté pan, sauté onion, green pepper and garlic in canola oil, but do not brown. Add chili powder, cumin, cooked lentils, water and tomato paste. Stir 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Cover and cook another 5 minutes.
- 3. Lay tortilla flat and place 1/2 cup (125 mL) of lentil mix down in center and roll up. Top each burrito with 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of sour cream, salsa and cheese.
Yield
8 burritos
serving size
1 burrito
nutritional analysis
Per Serving
| Calories | 380 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Fiber | 13 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
