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Southwestern Crunchy Burritos

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Author Louisa

Ingredients

  • 6-8 flour tortillas
  • 2-3 chicken breasts , shredded or diced (I substituted a soy-based vegetarian chick'n)
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 can black beans , rinsed
  • 1/2 green pepper , diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives , sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro , chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • juice from one lime
  • 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
  • 1/3 cup salsa , to top

Instructions

  • Combine cooked rice, chicken, spices, black beans, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Heat a large griddle or non-stick pan to medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle a small amount of shredded cheese on a tortilla. Top with about half a cup of rice, bean, and chicken mixture. Top with green peppers, olives, and a dollap or two of sour cream.
  • Fold in the ends and roll up the sides.
  • Place on the hot griddle and let it grill for about 4-5 minutes or until the bottom of the burrito is slightly browned and crispy. Flip over and grill 4-5 minutes on the other side.
  • Once browned and crunchy on each side, serve with salsa.