Spicy Tofu Burritos

posted by RisaG 01-29-99 6:12 PM

* Exported from MasterCook *

Spicy Tofu Burritos

Recipe By : Bon Appetit, January 1999, p. 129
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Days

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 (8 inch) fat free flour tortillas
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. turmeric
12 oz. firm tofu -- crumbled, about 2 cups
1 cup red bell pepper -- chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. jalapeno chile pepper -- seeded/minced
1 clove garlic -- minced
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese -- grated
1 cup romaine lettuce -- thinly sliced/packed
6 tbsp.fresh cilantro -- chopped
4 lime wedges


Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in foil. Place in oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and turmeric; stir 30 seconds. Add tofu, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic and saute until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon tofu mixture down center of each tortilla, dividing tofu equally. Top with lettuce and cilantro. Squeeze juice from lime wedges over. Wrap tortilla around filling and serve.



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