Full-of-Veggies Burritos

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 large flour tortillas
• 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
• 2 cups cooked rice (such as brown rice or white rice)
• 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup black beans, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
• 1 avocado, diced (optional)
• Oil for cooking

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground chicken or turkey with the taco seasoning until fully cooked and browned. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and bell peppers and cook until softened. Add the corn kernels and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture, cooked rice, crumbled black beans, and diced tomatoes. Mix well.
5. Warm the tortillas in the microwave or over a steamer.
6. Place the veggie-filled meat mixture in the center of each tortilla and wrap tightly.
7. Place the burritos on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until slightly crispy and golden brown.
8. Top with diced avocado (optional) and serve with your favorite taco sauce or chili sauce.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving)

• Calories: Approx. 400-500 (depending on the ingredients used)
• Fat: 15-20g
• Carbohydrates: 50-60g
• Protein: 20-30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Full of vegetables and whole grains
• Creative and customizable, according to individual tastes
• Family-friendly dish that is easy to make in bulk for meal prep or parties

User Comments:

1. "These burritos are so full of flavor! The combination of veggies and meat is perfect."
2. "I love the crispy edges from baking them. It adds a nice contrast to the soft tortilla."
3. "Great dish for a weekend brunch or a quick weeknight meal."
4. "I added extra spices to kick up the flavor, it was delicious!"
5. "This is a great way to get my family to eat more veggies, they don't even know they're eating them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to cook the meat fully before adding it to the veggie mixture.
• Adjust seasoning according to taste. You can add more taco seasoning or chili powder for extra flavor.
• For a healthier option, use whole-wheat tortillas instead of regular flour tortillas.
• This dish can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later use. Reheat before serving.