Cajun-inspired Burrito
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Cajun-inspired Burrito
Ingredients
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Ingredients for 2 servings
- Meat Mix
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 (white) onion, sliced
- 1/2lb 93% lean ground turkey (or 3/8 lb if using cooked)
- 5 tablespoons pimientos (plus juice)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon fennel (or sage)
- Sauce
- 3 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise (made from oil)
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 medium pickle, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Tablespoons of water may be added for consistency
- 1 cup shredded romaine (or leafy green of choice)
- Two 8-inch tortillas
Steps
Step 1
Mix together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
Step 2
Set a nonstick skillet on medium high heat. Once hot, lightly spray with avocado oil then add the celery, onion and bell pepper. Cook for 3 – 5 minutes until the veggies are softer with dark edges.
Step 3
Add the cooked turkey, and to rehydrate it add pimientos, smoked paprika, and the rest of the herbs.
Step 4
Warm a tortilla in the microwave for 30 seconds to help soften it.
Step 5
Add the turkey and veggies mix, and pour in the sauce and top with romaine.
Step 6
Set a nonstick skillet on medium high. Once hot, spray with oil then toast in the skillet on all sides of the burrito to make it crispy and seal it closed.
Enjoy!
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Cajun-inspired Burrito
Kevin Curry
Ingredients for 2 servings
- Meat Mix
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 (white) onion, sliced
- 1/2lb 93% lean ground turkey (or 3/8 lb if using cooked)
- 5 tablespoons pimientos (plus juice)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon fennel (or sage)
- Sauce
- 3 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise (made from oil)
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 medium pickle, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Tablespoons of water may be added for consistency
- 1 cup shredded romaine (or leafy green of choice)
- Two 8-inch tortillas
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Mix together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
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Set a nonstick skillet on medium high heat. Once hot, lightly spray with avocado oil then add the celery, onion and bell pepper. Cook for 3 – 5 minutes until the veggies are softer with dark edges.
-
Add the cooked turkey, and to rehydrate it add pimientos, smoked paprika, and the rest of the herbs.
-
Warm a tortilla in the microwave for 30 seconds to help soften it.
-
Add the turkey and veggies mix, and pour in the sauce and top with romaine.
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Set a nonstick skillet on medium high. Once hot, spray with oil then toast in the skillet on all sides of the burrito to make it crispy and seal it closed.
Enjoy!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!
Aug 28 2023
This cajun burrito is the family’s favotite now!
heck yeah! I was waiting for someone to try it and report back!