Shredded Turkey & Pinto Bean Burritos

Rating: 5 stars
2 Ratings
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We created this with leftover turkey in mind. Leftover or rotisserie chicken can also be used. Make it a Meal: Serve with guacamole and chopped jalapeño peppers and/or hot sauce--and a cold cerveza.

EatingWell Test Kitchen
Source: EatingWell Magazine, October/November 2006

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Recipe Summary

total:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Calorie
High Calcium
Bone Health
Healthy Aging
Healthy Immunity
Healthy Pregnancy
Low Added Sugars
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin and chile powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and lime juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the onions are very soft, 16 to 20 minutes. Stir in turkey (or chicken) and beans and continue cooking until the mixture is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more.

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  • Divide the turkey-bean mixture among tortillas (or wraps). Top each with cheese and cabbage, roll into burritos and serve.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the filling (Step 1), cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

To warm tortillas: Wrap in foil and bake at 300°F until steaming, or wrap in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tortilla with scant 1 cup filling, 1/3 cup cabbage & 2 Tbsp. cheese
Per Serving:
415 calories; protein 38.5g; carbohydrates 38g; dietary fiber 7.4g; sugars 3.5g; fat 11.9g; saturated fat 4g; cholesterol 106.8mg; vitamin a iu 284.6IU; vitamin c 12.2mg; folate 57mcg; calcium 204.6mg; iron 3.4mg; magnesium 51.2mg; potassium 448.9mg; sodium 711.6mg; thiamin 0.1mg.
Exchanges:

2 starch, 1 vegetable, 4 lean meat
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Reviews (2)

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2 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 0
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
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meghantappan
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
Great healthy meal! My husband and I love this recipe. We have it at least twice a month. I've made it with chicken as well as turkey. We do add shredded cheese and sour cream to the burritos which adds to the flavor. Also the tomatoes with green chiles add a nice punch. I make it with mexican rice and corn bread. Yum! Pros: uses leftover shredded turkey or chicken inexpensive great as a quick meal Cons: need to add cheese and sour cream! Read More
Granny48
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I thought this recipe was very bland. I was really underwhelmed. Granny48 Read More
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