4.7 from 18 votes
Lentil Spinach Burritos
Easy, nutrient-packed burritos with hearty lentils and fresh spinach! So satisfying and great for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
large burritos
Calories:
440 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils uncooked, or brown lentils
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp. cumin ground
- 1 tsp. oregano dried
- 15 oz. diced tomatoes canned
- 3 oz. spinach or more, fresh baby
- 4 tortilla gluten-free if desired, large
Instructions
- Cook lentils*: Pour about 4-5 cups water and lentils (rinsed + drained) in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well in a colander.
- While lentils are cooking, dice onion and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high, sauté onion for 7-8 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, and oregano. Stir and sauté for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cooked lentils and tomatoes with juice. Heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in spinach and let cook 1-2 minutes to slightly wilt. Salt to taste.
- Spoon the mixture onto tortillas, and top with more fresh spinach if desired. Roll up tightly, tucking in one or both ends.
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Notes
- *Lentils: You can also use pre-cooked lentils or canned lentils instead. (1 cup dry lentils yields about 2 1/2 cups cooked.)
- Spices + seasonings: Change up the seasonings as you see fit. I also like to add 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika.
Nutrition Information
Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Potassium
1087mg
(23%)
Fiber
22g
(88%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2193IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 large burritos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 1087mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 22g | 88% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2193IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.