Lentil Burritos Recipe

Name: Lentil Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, rinsed; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup chopped zucchini; 1 cup chopped green bell peppers or 1 cup red bell pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste); 1 cup mild taco sauce; 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded; 8 flour tortillas; Garnish; diced avocado; sour cream; chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils, rinsed
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 cup chopped green bell peppers or 1 cup red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste)
1 cup mild taco sauce
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 flour tortillas
Garnish
diced avocado
sour cream
chopped cilantro

1
Wash& drain lentils.
2
Bring to a boil with stock; cover, simmer until just tender, about 20 min.
3
Drain if necessary.
4
Heat oil on medium heat.
5
Cook onion, garlic, zucchini, pepper to tender crisp.
6
Stir in lentils, hot sauce,& taco sauce.
7
Adjust seasonings.
8
Stir in cheese.
9
Spoon 1/2 C of mixture down center of each tortilla.
10
Roll up (Can assemble ahead& reheat rolled in dampened paper towels in microwave).
11
Can be eaten hot or cold.

1173

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, rinsed, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Lentil Burritos falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lentil Burritos

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