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Vegetarian burrito on white rectangle plate.

Lentil Burritos

These Lentil Burritos are meatless but so filling! They're stuffed with lentils and sweet potatoes, and topped with a creamy yogurt sauce. 
4.6 from 5 ratings

Ingredients

For the Big Ol' Lentil Burritos:

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • ½ large red onion chopped
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • ¾ cup brown lentils rinsed and picked through
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1 cup thick and chunky salsa
  • 4 10-inch flour tortillas
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Nonstick cooking spray

For the Coriander Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons coriander chutney this can be found in the Indian section of most grocery stores

For the Garnishes (optional):

  • Chopped Red Onion
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Hot Sauce

Instructions

  • In medium saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water, lentils, curry powder and salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender, adding more water if necessary.
  • Let lentil mixture cool slightly; drain off any excess liquid (do this really well - you don't want any extra moisture in this mixture). Stir in spinach and salsa and drain off excess liquid once more, if necessary.
  • Spoon 1-1/4 cups lentil mixture into center of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up tortillas over filling, folding in ends if desired.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray with nonstick spray, then add burritos, in batches if necessary, and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer burritos to rimmed baking pan and bake 15 minutes or until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, make Coriander Yogurt Sauce: In small bowl, stir together yogurt and chutney.
  • Serve burritos with yogurt sauce and desired garnishes.
Calories: 462kcal, Carbohydrates: 63g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 1305mg, Potassium: 1029mg, Fiber: 16g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 14207IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 294mg, Iron: 5mg
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