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Smothered Lentil Burritos

Spiced lentils, beans and rice make for a hearty and filling vegetarian burrito! Smothered in avocado sauce and baked, this healthy and protein packed lentil burrito will be a definite crowd pleaser.
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Ingredients

  • 4 large tortilla wraps
  • 1.5 cups (300 g) cooked white rice, (If you are making from dried, you will be cooking 1/2 a cup - 90g)
  • ½ cup (60 g) grated cheddar cheese, (this is conservative - use more if you like!)

Burrito Filling

  • 1 can green lentils, rinsed and drained
  • ½ can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 3 oz (100 g) mushrooms, chopped very small
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp cumin

Avocado Sauce

  • 2 avocados
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 10-15 cilantro leaves

Toppings

  • 1-2 small tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 6 olives, sliced
  • Additional sour cream, to taste
  • Salt, pepper, chili flakes
  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions 

  • First, prepare your burrito fillings. Set your rice to cook according to package instructions, and then move on to the lentil filling while that cooks.
  • In a frying pan or skillet, saute your shallot and mushrooms until soft. Add the spices, and then the lentils, beans, tomato paste and lime juice. Saute until everything is nicely combined. Remove from the heat.
  • Prepare your avocado sauce. Puree all ingredients in a blender, hand blender or food processor.
  • Once the rice has finished cooking, you can assemble your burritos. Spoon 1/4 of the rice, 1/4 of the lentil filling and 1/4 of the cheese into each burrito and roll them up.
  • Oil a casserole dish and place all of the rolled burritos in it. Pour the avocado sauce on top, and use a spatula if needed to smother the sauce all over the top and sides of each burrito.
  • Scatter some extra cheese on top if you wish - this is optional.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180C / 360F.
  • Serve with toppings of your choice!
Serving: 1g, Calories: 831kcal, Carbohydrates: 93g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 39g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g, Cholesterol: 63mg, Sodium: 1789mg, Fiber: 17g, Sugar: 14g