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Carnitas Burrito
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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas burrito size (10 inches)
- 3 cups shredded carnitas warm
- 2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice cooked and warm
- 1 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup pico de gallo or salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the filling ingredients, ensure that the carnitas and rice are warmed.
- Warm the flour tortillas by heating on a comal or large skillet over medium/low heat. Just until warm and pliable.
- Lay flour tortillas on a clean working surface and layer fillings slightly off center (rice, meat, beans, cheese, salsa and sour cream)
- Working one at a time roll the tortillas by folding up the bottom, start rolling tightly from one side, fold over the top and continue rolling tightly until completely closed. Place seam side down and continue until all tortillas are rolled.
- Serve warm or wrap in foil to save
- To reheat, place burritos on a large baking tray and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
878kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
123g
(41%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
1565mg
(65%)
Potassium
234mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
681IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
393mg
(39%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 878kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 123g | 41% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1565mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 681IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 393mg | 39% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.