easy healthy inside-out burrito
Homemade burrito guts! Super easy and quick. My husband went back for seconds, then thirds!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
A flavorful guilt-free dinner. The garnishes in this recipe are a must. They bring together the whole dish. There's a little kick from the enchilada sauce but nothing overpowering. It's everything you love about a burrito without the tortilla. If you can't find Trader Joe's corn salsa, use a small can of corn and mix with your favorite salsa.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound jenny-o turkey burger
- 1 can corn
- 1 can black beans (low sodium)
- 1 cup dry rice
- 2 cups water
- 3-5 - tomatoes
- 1-2 - avocados
- 1 jar Trader Joe's chile corn salsa
- 3 sprigs cilantro, fresh
- 1 can enchilada sauce (green)
- taco seasoning
- chili powder
- garlic powder
How To Make easy healthy inside-out burrito
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Step 1Start with the rice! This will cook itself while you get ready for the other ingredients. Pour 2 cups of water into a medium-size pot. Flavor it with Mexican taco seasoning (I buy it in bulk), chili powder, and granulated garlic. Sometimes a little more salt, too. Then I also add butter to help the rice not to stick to each other. When it comes to a rolling boil. pour the rice in. Reduce heat, simmer for approx. 20 mins. Check after 15. If it's still a little crunchy it's perfect! Take it off the heat.
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Step 2While the rice is cooking start with the turkey burger. Brown in a very large pan with deep sides. My favorite one is 14". 12" is fine too, but this recipe makes a lot. Season it with Mexican taco seasoning and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup of water in there with a little olive oil. It helps to steam the meat a bit. Cover for about 3-4 minutes. Then break it up constantly. Turkey burger takes a LOT to season it! Don't be shy with your spices.
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Step 3When the meat is done, pour in the drained corn and black beans. Stir. A lot.
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Step 4When the rice is done, add that too. Stir. Always mix from the bottom up so you don't mush the rice.
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Step 5Add some more spices here if you want. Add a little lime juice. Lemon is cool, too. Since the rice is a little crunchy it will soak up the remaining juices in your pan.
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Step 6Finally, add 1/2 cup of green enchilada sauce. You can more if you want. Your choice! You're the chef!
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Step 7Cover and let it simmer for about 3 minutes. Take lid off and stir from bottom up, flipping the ingredients gently to mix well.
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Step 8You're done with the hard part! We should be at 25 minutes now. Chop your fresh tomatoes and avocados. Put them in separate bowls. These are your garnishes along with the salsa. Chop fresh cilantro in a tic-tac-toe sort of way so it's even.
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Step 9Serve to your guests! My husband and I take the whole pan to the table family style. Spoon as much as you want! Seriously it's delicious. The garnishes make this dish absolutely delicious! Most likely you won't have leftovers if you have a big crowd. A little rice goes a long way. Margaritas are a great idea, too. :)
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Category:
Turkey
Category:
Tacos & Burritos
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Keyword:
#rice
Keyword:
#delicious
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#corn
Keyword:
#tomatoes
Keyword:
#burrito
Keyword:
#black beans
Keyword:
#quick
Keyword:
#salsa
Keyword:
#mexican
Keyword:
#healthy
Keyword:
#turkey burger
Keyword:
#30 minutes
Keyword:
#inside out
Collection:
Healthier Fare
Collection:
Fresh Finds
Ingredient:
Turkey
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Method:
Pan Fry
Culture:
Latin American
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