Indian Lentil Spinach and Rice Burritos Recipe

Name: Indian Lentil Spinach and Rice Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup lentils, rinsed; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 ½ cups vegetable broth; ½ cup stewed tomatoes, chopped; 9 ounces spinach, thawed and drained (or fresh); 2 cups steamed rice, prepared (or brown rice); 4 flour tortillas, burrito size, warmed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup lentils, rinsed
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
½ cup stewed tomatoes, chopped
9 ounces spinach, thawed and drained (or fresh)
2 cups steamed rice, prepared (or brown rice)
4 flour tortillas, burrito size, warmed

1
Heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions, saute until they begin to brown.
3
Add garlic, saute 1-2 minutes.
4
Add remaining ingredients except for rice and tortillas.
5
Lower heat, simmer for 30-45 minutes or until lentils are tender.
6
Add more water if necessary, but should be stew-like consistency.
7
Divide lentil and spinach mixture between 4 warmed tortillas.
8
Add 1/4 cup rice.
9
Roll and serve.
10
NOTE: Alternatively, you may use pitas or any other flatbread.
11
You may also wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
12
Microwave until heated through.

934

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 onion, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup lentils, rinsed, and more.

Yes, Indian Lentil Spinach and Rice 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.

Indian Lentil Spinach and Rice Burritos

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