Cajun Burritos

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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14 1/2

  ounces

  diced tomatoes with green chilies

16

  ounces

  fat-free refried beans

1

  cup

  frozen corn -- drained

4 1/2

  ounces

  green chilies

1

  large

  roasted red pepper -- diced

1

  clove

  garlic -- minced

1

  small

  shallot -- minced

1

  tablespoon

  olive oil

1

  teaspoon

  Cajun spice -- see recipe

1/4

  cup

  low sodium vegetable juice

1/2

  cup

  low sodium cheddar cheese -- shredded

10

  flour tortillas -- fajita size

1/2

  teaspoon

  seasoned salt

1/4

  teaspoon

  seasoned pepper

1

  tablespoon

  low sodium Worcestershire sauce

1/2

  cup

  instant rice

2 1/4

  ounces

  black olives -- sliced


Drain the juice from the tomatoes into a measuring cup. You should have a 1/2 cup liquid. Cook the rice in the liquid and let set.

Heat oil in saucepan and add shallot. Cook until softened.

Add garlic and Cajun spice. Cook until fragrant about 30 seconds.

Add tomatoes, beans, corn, green chilies, red pepper, olives, rice, salt, pepper, and vegetable juice. Heat through.

Spread mixture down the center of tortilla and fold sides over.

Top with cheese and microwave for one minute to melt cheese.


Makes 10 servings.
Per Serving: 362 Calories; 9g Fat (22.9% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 58g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 6mg Cholesterol; 774mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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