Super easy, healthy burrito recipe - Recipes - Dietitian's Corner

This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make and you can add your own touches to spice it up.

Fill one Flat Out or comparable whole grain tortilla shell with:

1/2 C. fat free refried beans (microwave for 25-30 seconds until hot)
1 tablesppon of your favorite salsa-you decide how hot you want it.
a handful of chopped lettuce
1 tablespoon of sour cream (you may use regular, lowfat or fat free depending on your diet)
1 oz grated cheddar cheese (again select fat content according to your diet)

Roll it up and enjoy. According to weight watchers, this is 5 points. If you want to reduce points you may drop the sour cream or the cheese (1 point each). You can also use 1/4 cup beans to reduce it by 1 point. I find 1/2 cup is very filling. I usually don't have to eat the remainder of the evening after one of these.

Other options:

add a few chopped olives
add 2-3 oz. grilled chicken
add chopped tomatoes
add hot peppers, chiles, jalapenos

I love this because it works great when I have overused my points earlier in the day. It has protein and fiber and is very satisfying. This is my secret weapon. I generally keep all the ingredients on hand, so it is convenient! :dog:

clarinetgurl
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Posted: 10 August 2006 12:44 am

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That sounds really delicious Skipper. I'll have to see if we can get those things next time we go to the store.

'Course, I'll be going back to school next week, and it doesn't sound much like something you can pack in a lunchbox :tongue:

If only lockers had electrical outlets, and were big enough for microwaves.

But Sunday evenings, when Dad doesn't cook...Saturday lunches...

Thanks!

clarinetgurl :music:

zenobia
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Posted: 10 August 2006 05:10 pm

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oh i love those!! :chewing:

it is so good and kills the intense cravings for chimichangas! also really really good with 1/4 cup black beans. delicious! thanks for reminding me of that delicious recipe, skipperdox!

Last edited on 10 August 2006 05:11 pm by zenobia

Hisgal
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Posted: 10 August 2006 05:47 pm

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I love those Flat Out whole grain tortillas :yum:

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Posted: 28 July 2008 04:19 am

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I would add tomato and onion! YUM

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