Lentil Burritos

Lentil Burritos

Recipe by CanolaInfo Test Kitchen

A great vegetarian lunch!

Yield

8

burritos
Calories

380

kcal
Serving Size

1

burrito

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups 375 ml split red lentils

  • 3 cups 750 ml water

  • 2 tsp 10 ml canola oil

  • 1 1 medium onion, diced

  • 1 cup 250 ml green pepper, diced

  • 2 2 large garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 1/2 tsp 7 ml chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp 2 ml ground cumin

  • 1 cup 250 ml water

  • 6 tbsp 90 ml tomato paste

  • 8 8 whole grain tortillas (6-inch/15-cm in diameter)

  • 8 tbsp 120 ml fat-free sour cream, divided

  • 8 tbsp 120 ml salsa, divided

  • 8 tbsp 120 ml shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Rinse and drain lentils. In saucepan, bring lentils to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Slightly undercook. Drain if necessary.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe


  • Amount Per ServingCalories380
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 6g 8%
    • Saturated Fat 1g 5%
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 423mg 19%
  • Total Carbohydrate 59g 22%
    • Dietary Fiber 13g 47%
  • Protein 17g 34%

    * The % Daily Value 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.

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