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Lentil Burritos

By: Pam Masters

"'I'm constantly trying to incorporate healthy but tasty meals into our menu,' writes Pam Masters of Derby, Kansas. 'Both kids and adults love these mildly spiced burritos that combine filling lentils with crisp zucchini.'"

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 (8 inch) fat-free tortillas

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the first sic ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain if necessary. Stir in zucchini, taco sauce and cheese. Place about 1/2 cupfuls down the center of each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 237 calories, 3 g fat (0 saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 608 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.