Curried Lentil Burritos Recipe

ingredients

For the filling
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, minced
1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup red potatoes, cubed
1/4 cup brown lentils
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup spinach, frozen chopped
1/2 lime, juiced
salt, to taste

For the Tortilla
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
2 (10" size) flour tortilla
1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded

Spiced Yogurt
1 cup cilantro, leaves and stems
1/4 cup scallions, white and green parts
2 teaspoons ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 lime, juiced
salt and cayenne, to taste
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Tomato Chutney
1 red onion, small dice
1 piece (2 inch size) ginger, grated
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/4 cup sugar
16 plum tomatoes, peeled and diced
1/3 cup raisins

directions

For the filling: Saute onion, curry powder, and jalapeno in oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook until onion begins to brown, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often. Stir in broth, tomatoes, potatoes, lentils, and bay leaf. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the spiced yogurt while lentils cook. finish lentils with spinach (no need to thaw it first), lime juice, and salt.

For the Spiced Yogurt: Process all ingredient except yogurt in a food processor until minced. Stir herb paste into yogurt, chill until ready to serve.

For the Tortillas: Blend egg, milk, and parsley in a pie plate. Heat a 12" nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Dip both sides of a tortilla in the egg mixture, then fry in half of the oil until golden brown on one side, about 1 minutes; flip the tortilla over Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and continue frying until second side is brown, about 1 minute; transfer to a work surface. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and fry the other tortilla in the same manner.

To assemble the burritos, place 3/4 cup of lentil filling on the lower third of each tortilla, then roll the bottom of the tortilla over the filling to cover. Fold in both sides and roll to the end. Serve with the yogurt.

Spiced Yogurt: Process all ingredients except yogurt in a food processor until minced. Stir herb paste into yogurt, chill until ready to use.

Tomato Chutney: Simmer everything except the raisins for 45 minutes. Add raisins and simmer another 10 - 15 minutes.

nutrition data

Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.

reviews & comments

Tpat REVIEW:
June 1, 2017

So good.. I made it for my brother-in-law who came to visit us and he loved it to a point he requested the receipe.
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
February 2, 2011

This is a great recipe must have the sauces with it

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