Lentil Burritos

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lentil Burritos

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Rice Main Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup dry lentils
1 small onion -- chopped
1 large green chile or green bell pepper -- chopped
1 cup Cheddar cheese -- grated
8 oz. tomato sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 teaspoons green taco sauce (or salsa verde)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
6 flour tortillas
sour cream or guacamole for topping

Cook lentils per package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saut
e onion and green pepper until onion is soft.
Drain lentils, but save 1 cup of liquid for sauce. Add lentils to skillet
and mix in cheese. Divide mixture between six tortillas and roll up.
To prepare sauce: Combine 1 cup of lentil water and tomato sauce in a sauce
pan. Add taco sauce and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with a little of the
mixture from saucepan and add to sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until hot
and thickened. Pour sauce over burritos. Place in a hot oven for a few minute
s to heat thoroughly.
Serve topped with sour cream or guacamole.




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