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Burrito with chicken filling and verde sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 can (425g) lightly salted white beans, rinsed
  • 0.5 cups lightly salted chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp + another pinch of salt
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce (about 3 large leaves)
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas (about 22 cm in diameter)
  • 2 tbsp. chopped grilled chicken, skinless (breast and thighs)
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced
  • Half a ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 tbsp. tomatillo salsa
  • 0.5 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

Preparation:

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the beans, broth, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth.
  2. In a bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, cilantro, remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and some freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Wrap tortillas in paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds.
  4. To assemble a burritoSpoon 1/3 cup of the bean puree into the center of a warm tortilla. Sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of jalapeño. Top with 1/2 cup of shredded chicken, then 1/2 cup of the salad mixture and 2 slices of avocado. Wrap the burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  5. Serve burritos with salsa and yogurt for dipping.

    Excellent source: dietary fiber, niacin, protein, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K

    Good source: folic acid, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 410, Total Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 2g, Protein 23g, Carbohydrates 46g, Fiber 9g, Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 750mg, Sugars 0g.

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