Lentil Burritos

tgobbi's Note:

A lentil burrito that can be eaten hot or cold. From the Chicago Tribune: 11/13/90. (I'm guessing on the prep time but it should'nt take much more than 15 - 20 minutes). It can be made with vegetable stock for vegetarians.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup lentils , rinsed
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 1 cup chopped green bell peppers or 1 cup red bell pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ 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

Directions:

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.

Reviews

[Oliver's mommy]

I just made this recipe for the 2nd time and I LOVE it! So much flavor, easy to make and freezes really well. Super healthy too! Thank you! I used whole wheat tortillas but the rest was the same.

[Top of the Hill]

Our first lentil experience. My husband is not too quick to try new things but loved the lentils. Initially I just told him it was a "new" bean burrito recipe. He thought they tasted "nutty" and liked the texture. I used all veggies from garden and instead of taco sauce used a cup of fresh homemade salsa that I made yesterday. I am sure in the winter, taco sauce will add a different twist and great flavor too. Cannot wait to try other lentil recipes too!

[Chef #1071585]

Outstanding! I made it almost like the recipe. I left out the cilantro, because I just don't like it, and I left out the cheese because I'm lactose intolerant... but I served the cheese separately for those who can eat it. We all loved it and ate it happily the next day. I'll definitely make it again!