Healthy Chickpea and Brown Rice Burritos: A Flavorful Fusion Recipe
15 hours 30 minutes
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About Healthy Chickpea and Brown Rice Burritos: A Flavorful Fusion Recipe
Transform leftover brown rice into a vibrant and healthy meal with these delicious chickpea and brown rice burritos! This easy fusion recipe blends Mexican and Mediterranean flavors, creating a satisfying and colorful breakfast or lunch option.Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy cabbage (purple or your favorite!), and aromatic oregano, each burrito is a hearty and wholesome delight. The recipe is easily customizable – swap in zucchini or broccoli for the cabbage to use up what you have on hand.Get ready to enjoy a filling, nutritious, and flavorful meal perfect for any time of day! This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and a great way to use up leftover rice.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep15 hours
Cook30 minutes
Total15 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 cup Rice brown, cooked
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 tsp Oregano dried
- 1 cup Purple Cabbage finely chopped; can substitute with green cabbage, or other vegetables like zucchini or broccoli, white cabbage
- 1/2 cup Cabbage finely chopped; optional, green
- 1 cup Chickpeas cooked, drained; kabuli chana preferred
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Spring Onions finely chopped, green parts only
For the Burritos
- 6 Wheat Flour Tortillas approximately 8-inch diameter, whole
- 1/2 cup Water for softening tortillas (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the chopped cabbages and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and salt. Coarsely mash the chickpeas.
- Add the mashed chickpeas, cooked brown rice, and oregano to the pan. Mix well.
- Stir in the chopped spring onions. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Tortillas
- If using dry tortillas, lightly dampen them with water or steam them briefly to soften them for easier wrapping. You can do this by wrapping them in foil and placing them over boiling water for 5 minutes, or microwaving for 1 minute.
Assemble the Burritos
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then fold up the bottom and over the top to create a burrito shape.
Serve
- Place the burritos in a casserole dish, cover with foil, and keep warm until ready to serve. Serve warm with your favorite salsa or dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cumin or chili powder to the filling.
- If you don't have purple cabbage, feel free to use any other type of cabbage or even some sauteed zucchini or bell peppers.
- To make the burritos ahead of time, prepare the filling and assemble the burritos. Store them in the refrigerator and reheat before serving. Reheating in a skillet will crisp them up nicely.
- Experiment with different salsas or dips to complement the flavors of the burrito. A cilantro-lime crema or a spicy chipotle sauce would be delicious additions!
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 18gFat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.2gSodium: 1140mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7g
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This looks so inviting! Thank you.
This looks incredible! Thank you.
Looks so mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.
Such a flavorful dish! Can’t wait to taste it.
This is amazing! Excited to make it.