The Vegetarian Burrito

by Hilton Head Health Executive Chef Hicham Elmadi

It's time to share another recipe from our True* dining menu! Get your tastebuds ready for one of the best burrito recipes you'll ever taste, the Vegetarian Burrito. Don't be fooled by the name, you don't have to be a vegetarian to love it. It has the perfect mix of vegetables, plant based protein and flavorful ingredients to entice anyone.




Ingredients:

1 each Flatbread

2 tablespoons Cilantro Lime Cashew Sauce

¼ cup Black Bean Puree

¼ cup Quinoa, red, cooked

3 ounces Kale, chopped

1 tablespoon Jalapeno, minced

2 teaspoons Chili powder

1 tablespoon Cilantro, finely chopped

¼  teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Olive oil

Method:

• Prepare Cashew sauce and Black Bean puree and set aside.


• Massage kale with jalapeno, chili powder, cilantro, salt and olive oil. Set aside.


• Assemble each burrito by spreading black bean puree first and then the cooked quinoa.


• Arrange kale mixture at the bottom half of the burrito and roll sides in tight.


• Serve sliced in half with 2 tablespoons cashew sauce and a side salad with citrus vinaigrette.

 



Nutriton: 

Serves: 1

Serving Size: 1 wrap (with side)

Calories: 290

Fat Grams: 7 grams

Protein: 14 grams

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Healthy Recipes: Loaded Burrito

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 teaspoon Olive oil

1/2 cup Brown rice, cooked

1/2 cup Black beans, cooked

1/2 cup Zucchini, diced

1/4 cup Red onion, diced

1/2 cup Red bell pepper, diced

2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped

2 teaspoons Cumin, ground

1/4 cup 2% Sharp cheddar cheese

1 each Whole wheat tortilla

PREPARATION:

• Preheat a large skillet on medium-high heat.


• Once the skillet has warmed, add olive oil.


• Add zucchini, red onion and red bell pepper. Sauté vegetables for about 4 minutes or until softened.


• Add black beans, brown rice, cilantro and cumin to sauté pan. All to heat thoroughly.


• Warm your tortilla by either placing it on a grill for 30 seconds on each side or placing it in a dry skillet on medium heat for 1 minute on each side.


• Once you have warmed your tortilla, add the filling: rice, beans, zucchini, red onion, peppers, cilantro, cumin and cheese.

Serves: 2 (1/2 Burrito per person)

Calories: 320

Carbohydrates: 50 grams

Sodium: 450 mg

Fiber: 9 grams

Protein: 14 grams

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