Corn, Chayote, and Green Chile Burritos Recipe

Name: Corn, Chayote, and Green Chile Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 1 small onion, halved and sliced (1 cup); 1 small chayote (6 oz.), peeled, seeded, and cubed, or 1 medium zucchini, cubed; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels; ⅓ cup cooked or canned black beans; 1 Tbs. diced green chiles; 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro; ⅔ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas, warmed; 4 Tbs. crumbled queso fresco, optional; 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Servings: persons

2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 small onion, halved and sliced (1 cup)
1 small chayote (6 oz.), peeled, seeded, and cubed, or 1 medium zucchini, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
⅓ cup cooked or canned black beans
1 Tbs. diced green chiles
2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
⅔ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, divided
4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas, warmed
4 Tbs. crumbled queso fresco, optional
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

1
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion and chayote, and cook 12 minutes, or until chayote is tender and onion begins to brown.
3
Stir in garlic, then corn, beans, and green chiles; cook 5 minutes, or until heated through.
4
Stir in cilantro, then stir in 1/3 cup Jack cheese.
5
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
6
Divide chayote mixture among warmed tortillas.
7
Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup Jack cheese and 1 Tbs.
8
queso fresco, if using, over filling.
9
Roll up tortillas, leaving one end open.
10
Serve with lime wedges.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. vegetable oil, 1 small onion, halved and sliced (1 cup), 1 small chayote (6 oz.), peeled, seeded, and cubed, or 1 medium zucchini, cubed, 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), and more.

Yes, Corn, Chayote, and Green Chile Burritos falls under the General 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.

Corn, Chayote, and Green Chile Burritos

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