Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Healthy Chicken and Bean Burrito Verde




Found delicious and healthy recipe on Food Network, supplied by Ellie Krieger (she's a nutritionist too).  See http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/chicken-and-bean-burrito-verde-recipe/index.html.  It was SO GOOD, easy to make, and had absolutely no cheese!

Ingredients:
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • Garlic (about 2-4 cloves)
  • 1/2 tspn. ground cumin
  • 1 15-ounce can of low-sodium white beans (Northern Beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp., plus a punch, of salt
  • 2 c. lightly packed shredded romaine lettuce (about 3 large leaves)
  • 1/3 c. fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Whole wheat flour tortillas 
  • 2 c. cooked and shredded chicken (skinless and boneless)
  • 1 jalapeno, finely diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c. tomatillo or other salsa (optional)
  • 1/2 c. low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt (in place of sour cream!)
Directions:
  1. In oil, cook onion and garlic, then add cumin and mix. 
  2. Then add beans, broth, salt, and pepper.  Cook until warmed.
  3. Then transfer bean mixture to food processor (or blender) and process until smooth.
  4. In a small bowl, put the lettuce, cilantro, splash of olive oil, lime juice, pinch of salt, and pepper.  Mix and set aside.
  5. Build burrito: spread bean mixture onto middle of tortilla, then sprinkle jalapeno on top.  Add chicken, lettuce mixture, a couple slices of avocado, and a dollop of Greek Yogurt.  If wanted, add salsa too.
  6. Enjoy!


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