Bean Burrito Layers Recipe

Bean Burrito Layers Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 c of lentils (green)
1/4 c of pinto beans; rinsed then drained
1/4 c of kidney beans (red); dried
4 cloves of garlic; peeled and crushed
1/4 c of beans (baby lima); rinsed then drained
1 Tbsp of chili powder
1 Tbsp of dried oregano
1 pc of onion (medium); peeled and chopped
2 jalape�o peppers; chopped
1/4 c of chopped coriander (leaves)
1 pc of lettuce (iceberg); shredded
3/4 c of cheese (Monterey jack); grated
1 pc of tomato (medium); chopped
Hot salsa
6 pcs of flour tortillas

Instructions:

Rinse the lentils then discard odd-looking ones. Soak with (clean) water for 4-6 hours (or overnight).

Place inside a saucepan with the beans and let it boil then simmer for half an hour, covered. Gradually add more water when needed,

Place onions in the microwave and heat on high setting until it becomes soft. Drain thoroughly the lentil mixture but reserve (1/2 cup) of its water. P

lace drained mixture onto the processor together with the jalape�o peppers, onion, garlic, oregano, chile, and coriander. Blend to make a puree and gradually add reserved liquid when necessary.

Preheat oven at 325 degrees F. Prepare a pizza pan or baking sheet and slightly grease the surface.

Place (flour) tortilla lightly onto the pan. Spread puree, about 4-5 tablespoons. Sprinkle cheese and place another tortilla; repeat until done with last tortilla.

Sprinkle cheese over the last tortilla then bake (20-30 mins).

Take out burrito. Let it rest for 5-10 mins, allowing to firm up. Place salsa, lettuce, and tomato on its side. Serve.

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