Almond Zucchini Burritos Recipe

Name: Almond Zucchini Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 flour tortillas; 3 cups julienned zucchini (matchstick size); 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/3 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot...up to you); 2 tablespoons water; 3/4 cup sliced almonds (reserve 3 tbsp for garnish); 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1 (4 ounce) can diced chilies; For topping; 6 tablespoons salsa (mild, medium or hot); 6 tablespoons sour cream (lite or regular); 3 tablespoons reserved sliced almonds (mentioned above)

Servings: persons

6 flour tortillas
3 cups julienned zucchini (matchstick size)
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot...up to you)
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup sliced almonds (reserve 3 tbsp for garnish)
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced chilies
For topping
6 tablespoons salsa (mild, medium or hot)
6 tablespoons sour cream (lite or regular)
3 tablespoons reserved sliced almonds (mentioned above)

1
Wrap tortillas in foil; bake at 375u00b0F 10-15 minutes or until soft and heated through.
2
Can also be wrapped in plastic wrap and microwaved for 1-2 minutes on high until soft.
3
While tortillas heat, saute zucchini, onion and canned chilies in oil for three minutes on medium heat.
4
Reduce heat to low, add water and salsa, cover and cook for three minutes.
5
Stir in almonds (remember to reserve 3 tbsp for garnish).
6
Remove from heat.
7
Spoon 1/2 cup vegetable mixture down center of each tortilla.
8
Divide cheese into sixths and sprinkle on top of vegetable mixture.
9
Roll up tortillas (fold one end in towards vegetable/cheese mixture, then roll).
10
Place burritos on serving dish and spoon 1 tbsp sour cream and 1 tbsp salsa down length of each burrito.
11
Garnish burritos with reserved almonds.
12
Serve immediately.
13
If desired serve with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and sliced avacado on the side.
14
Refried beans and Spanish rice are also nice side dishes to go with the burritos and makes for a full course meal.
15
Enjoy!

1052

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 flour tortillas, 3 cups julienned zucchini (matchstick size), 1/3 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Almond Zucchini Burritos falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Zucchini Burritos

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