LENTIL BURRITOS

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I'm constantly trying to incorporate healthy but tasty meals into our menu. Kids and adults alike love these mildly spiced burritos that combine filling lentils with crisp zucchini. -Pam Masters, Wickenburg, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 burritos.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup dried brown lentils
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

Place first six ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain if necessary., Stir zucchini, taco sauce and cheese into lentils. To serve, place about 1/2 cup lentil mixture on each tortilla and roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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