Spicy Tofu Burritos

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Spicy Tofu Burritos

 

Recipe By : Chef Point Newsletter - http://www.chefpoint.com

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :

Categories : Soy Southwest

Lacto

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 whole wheat flour tortillas -- (10-inch)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup onion -- chopped

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon turmeric

8 ounces extra firm tofu -- crumbled

1/2 cup roasted red pepper strips

2 tablespoons sambal oelek -- (oriental red

-- pepper paste)

1 tablespoon garlic -- minced

3 ounces mozzarella cheese -- shredded

1 cup lettuce -- shredded

6 tablespoons cilantro -- chopped

4 tablespoons lime juice

-- salt and pepper to

-- taste

 

Warm tortillas in moderate oven.

 

Heat olive oil in wok. Saute' onion until golden. Add cumin and tumeric.

Stir. Add tofu, roasted red pepper and garlic. Saute' until heated

through. Add cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Spoon 4 ounces of tofu mixture down center of each tortilla. Top with

lettuce and cilantro and drizzle with lime juice. Wrap tortilla around

filling and serve.

 

Per serving: 317.21 calories; 14.34 g total fat; 3.78 g saturated fat;

11.48 mg cholesterol; 16.5 g protein; 41.81 g total carbohydrate; 4.27 g

fiber; 515.14 mg sodium.

 

Handy Tips

 

*Storing spices: Store dried spices in airtight containers in cool, dry

place, as direct light, heat and moisture speed up the loss of flavor.

Generally, whole spices stay fresh up to 2 years, while ground spices

stay fresh up to 6 months. Red spices such as red pepper and paprika

will retain their flavor and color longer if refrigerated.

 

*Tortillas: Both flour and corn tortillas are popular in today's

cooking. Flour tortillas are made from wheat flour and are smoother than

corn tortillas. They are rolled very thin and - at 8 to 10 inches in

diameter - they are usually larger than corn tortillas. They have from

80 to 160 calories. Corn tortillas are made from a very finely ground

and specially-prepared corn. They are usually about 6 inches in diameter

and have a coarse texture. They have about 45 to 70 calories.

 

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