Lentil Burritos Recipe

Name: Lentil Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 4 cups water; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese; 16 (7-inch) flour tortillas; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce with roasted garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon green taco sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; Toppings: sour cream, guacamole

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils
4 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
16 (7-inch) flour tortillas
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce with roasted garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon green taco sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Toppings: sour cream, guacamole

1
Simmer lentils in 4 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat 20 minutes or until tender; drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
2
Saute onion and bell pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in lentils and cheese. Spoon mixture evenly down center of each tortilla, and roll up. Place in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
3
Bring 3/4 cup reserved liquid, tomato sauce, cumin, and taco sauce to a boil in a saucepan. Stir together remaining 1/4 cup reserved liquid and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into sauce mixture, and cook over medium heat, stirring often, 10 minutes. Pour over burritos.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with desired toppings.

1686

kcal

Calories

Fat

319

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils, 4 cups water, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 large green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil 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.

Lentil Burritos

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