Butternut Squash Burritos
- 3 cups precut peeled butternut squash (about 1 pound), diced
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 15 -ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups frozen brown rice, thawed (or prepared brown rice)
- 8 large eggs
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 2 to 3 teaspoons chopped pickled jalapenos
- Fresh salsa, for serving (optional)
- Combine the squash, 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and pierce to vent.
- Microwave, stirring once, until just tender, 15 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes; stir in the chili powder.
- Add the beans, rice and 1/2 cup water and simmer, stirring, until the liquid evaporates, about10 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Wipe out the skillet.
- Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat, then add the eggs and cook, stirring, until they start setting.
- Fold in the squash and cook until the eggs are set.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave.
- Divide the rice mixture, scrambled eggs, cheese and jalapenos among the tortillas.
- Fold up the bottoms, then fold in the sides and roll up.
- Serve with salsa.
- Per serving: Calories 811; Fat 33 g (Saturated 16 g); Cholesterol 94 mg; Sodium 1,147 mg; Carbohydrate 94 g; Fiber 12 g; Protein 34 g
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
butternut squash, kosher salt, unsalted butter, red onion, chili powder, pinto beans, brown rice, eggs, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapenos, fresh salsa
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/butternut-squash-burritos.html (may not work)