RECIPE: LENTIL BURRITOS- by Chef -Canola Info
Lentil Burritos. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups split red lentils 3 cups water 2 tsp canola oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup green pepper, diced 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 cup water 6 Tbsp tomato...


Lentil Burritos.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups split red lentils
3 cups water
2 tsp canola oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup green pepper, diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 cup water
6 Tbsp tomato paste
8 whole grain tortillas (6-inch/15-cm in diameter)
8 Tbsp fat-free sour cream, divided
8 Tbsp salsa, divided
8 Tbsp shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
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.
Date:
Friday, October 30, 2015