Golden Chickpea Delight: Flavorful Vegan Burritos

Chickpea Burritos Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 32 minutes
🥘 Yield: 5 servings

Description:

Unleash a burst of flavor with this unconventional twist on the classic burrito! Instead of the usual refried beans, we’ve crafted a tantalizing filling using chickpeas. Infused with lemon juice, olive oil, and cherry tomatoes, this mixture boasts both richness and tanginess, bound together in a harmonious blend.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of chickpeas
• 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 onions
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 lemon (for juice)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 8-10 flour tortillas

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 409.8
• Fat: 6.1g
• Saturated Fat: 1.2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 838.5mg
• Carbohydrates: 75.7g
• Fiber: 11g
• Sugar: 4.6g
• Protein: 14.6g

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Finely chop the onions and garlic.

2. Saute:

   • In a medium pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the chopped onions and garlic. Saute until the onions become translucent.

3. Add Tomatoes:

   • Chop the cherry tomatoes and add about half of them to the pot with onions and garlic.
   • Saute for a couple more minutes.

4. Cook Chickpeas:

   • Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
   • Add them to the pot along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
   • Cover the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

5. Mash Chickpeas:

   • After 10 minutes, add another teaspoon of lemon juice and continue to cook.
   • After 5 minutes, add another teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
   • While cooking, mash the chickpeas with a wooden spoon until you achieve a chunky puree consistency.

6. Season and Mash:

   • Stir in the remaining cherry tomatoes.
   • Season with cumin and paprika to taste.
   • Mash everything together once more.

7. Assemble Burritos:

   • Remove the pot from heat.
   • In a separate frying pan, heat a small amount of olive oil.
   • Place a flour tortilla in the pan and spoon some of the chickpea mixture onto one half of the tortilla.
   • Use a spatula to fold the tortilla in half, creating a semi-circle.
   • Cook on both sides until lightly browned.

8. Repeat:

   • Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and chickpea mixture.

9. Variation:

   • For added flavor, consider incorporating some roasted red bell peppers into the mixture just before assembling the burritos.

10. Enjoy!

• Serve your chickpea burritos hot and savor the unique combination of flavors.

Tips:

• Customize your burritos with additional toppings like avocado, salsa, or shredded lettuce.
• Double the recipe and freeze any leftover burritos for quick and convenient meals later on.
• Experiment with different spices to suit your taste preferences, such as chili powder or smoked paprika.

Final Thoughts:

Elevate your burrito game with these chickpea-packed delights! Bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients, these burritos are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty lunch. Give them a try and prepare to be pleasantly surprised! 🌯✨