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Shredded Turkey & Pinto Bean Burritos

 

We created this with leftover turkey in mind. Leftover or rotisserie chicken can also be used. Make it a Meal: Serve with guacamole and chopped jalapeno peppers and/or hot sauce - and a cold cerveza.

Prep Time:20 minutes
Ready in:40 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ease of Prep:Easy
Recipe Ingredients
 1 tablespoon canola oil
 1 medium onion , halved and sliced
 2 cloves garlic , minced
 1 tablespoon ground cumin
 1 teaspoon chile powder
 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 4 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken
 1 15-ounce can pinto beans , rinsed
 6 10-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas or wraps , warmed (see Tip)
 3/4 cup grated Monterey or pepper Jack cheese
 2 cups shredded green cabbage


Recipe Directions
  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin and chile powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and lime juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the onions are very soft, 16 to 20 minutes. Stir in turkey (or chicken) and beans and continue cooking until the mixture is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Divide the turkey-bean mixture among tortillas (or wraps). Top each with cheese and cabbage, roll into burritos and serve.

Prepare the filling (Step 1), cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Tip: To warm tortillas: Wrap in foil and bake at 300°F until steaming, or wrap in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.

Health Advantages: high fiber, low sat fat, high potassium, high calcium, heart healthy.

Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 6
 Amount Per serving
 Calories:392 cal  Carbohydrate Servings:2
 Carbohydrates:37 g Dietary Fiber:6 g Cholesterol:84 mg
 Fat:12 g Sodium:652 mg Saturated Fat:5 g
 Protein:38 g Potassium:616 mg Monounsaturated Fat:4 g
 Nutrition Bonus:Calcium, Iron & Vitamin C (20% daily value), Potassium (18% dv).
 Exchanges:2 starch, 1 vegetable, 4 lean meat

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