Build Your Own Burrito

This recipe is a great way to use up leftovers and is a quick and easy lunch or dinner on a busy day. Each burrito can be made how you like it with delicious toppings for kids and adults.
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Serves: 1

Serving Size: 1 burrito

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 1 minute

Ingredients:

Wrappers:
Whole wheat flour tortillas - 6 inch
Corn tortillas - 6 inch
 
Fillings 1/2 cup of:
Canned or homemade beans, drained or refried beans
Canned or leftover cooked chicken, cut in bite-sized pieces
Canned or leftover cooked beef, cut in bite sized pieces
 
Toppings 2-4 Tablespoons each:
Shredded lettuce
Homemade or canned salsa
Gaucamole or avocado slices
Red or green bell pepper, chopped
Onion, chopped
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Non-fat plain yogurt or low-fat sour cream
 
Seasonings:
1/2 tsp. Southwest Seasoning Mix (make your own, ingredient list and directions below Nutrition Facts Label)
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. Chop pepper and onion on a clean cutting board.
  2. For one burrito, heat a torilla on a large ungreased skillet unit hot and soft, but not dry, about 30 seconds. Or heat torilla in the microwave for 10 seconds.
  3. In anohter skillet mix choice of seasoning mix into beans, refried beans, beef, or chicken and heat through to 160° F.
  4. Put 1/2 cup of filling on heated torilla, a little below the center, and add your favorite toppings.
  5. Fold sides of tortilla over filling so they meet in the center. Fold up bottom flap over filling and roll up, enclosing filling completely.
  6. Serve immediately or burrito will be soggy.

Nutrition Facts Label: calculated with whole wheat tortilla, 1/4 cup dark chicken, lettuce, onion, peppers, 2 Tbsp. salsa, 1 Tbsp. cheddar cheese.

Southwest Seasoning Mix

1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup onion powder
2 Tbsp. oregano
2 Tbsp. basil
1 Tbsp. cumin
1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. thyme

Directions:

  1. Mix ingredients together. Transfer to a small jar or zip-top baggie.
  2. Mixture can be stored in the freezer for several months.

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