Lentil Burritos

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1  cup  dried lentils
• 4  cups  water
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  cup  (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 16  (7-inch) flour tortillas
• 1  (8-ounce) can tomato sauce with roasted garlic
• 1  teaspoon  ground cumin
• 1  tablespoon  green taco sauce
• 1  teaspoon  cornstarch
• Toppings: sour cream, guacamole

Preparation

Simmer lentils in 4 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat 20 minutes or until tender; drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.

Sauté onion and bell pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in lentils and cheese. Spoon mixture evenly down center of each tortilla, and roll up. Place in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Bring 3/4 cup reserved liquid, tomato sauce, cumin, and taco sauce to a boil in a saucepan. Stir together remaining 1/4 cup reserved liquid and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into sauce mixture, and cook over medium heat, stirring often, 10 minutes. Pour over burritos.

Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with desired toppings.