California Walnut “Chorizo” Burrito

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Total Time
35 Mins

Serves

4
Serving Size
1 burrito
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 25 Mins
Total Time 35 Mins
Calories 1010 cal
Total Fat 61 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 24.1 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 1790 mg
Carbohydrates 100 g
Dietary Fibre 18 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Protein 25 g
Calcium 300 mg
Iron 6 mg
Potassium 940 mg

INGREDIENTS

For “Chorizo” Meat

  • 2 1/2 cups California Walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups canned black beans, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika, ground
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ancho powder, ground
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, ground
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground

 

For Burritos

  • 4 – 12 inch flour tortillas
  • 2 cups California Walnut Chorizo Meat, divided
  • 1 cup cilantro lime rice, divided
  • 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 1 cup pico de gallo divided
  • 2 avocados, sliced and divided
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded and divided
  • 1/2 cup cilantro lime crema
  • 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa

PREPARATION

To Prepare the Chorizo

  1. To prepare the “chorizo” crumble, place walnuts and beans in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons oil and remaining ingredients to food processor and pulse again until mixture is finely chopped and resembles ground meat, stirring several times and moving the mixture from the bottom of the food processor bowl to the top to evenly mix.
  3. Heat remaining oil in a very large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add “chorizo” mixture to skillet and cook for 10 minutes or until mixture is nicely browned and resembles ground meat, stirring frequently.

 

To Assemble the Burritos

  1. Heat tortillas.
  2. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup of Walnut Chorizo, 1/4 cup cilantro lime rice, 2 tablespoons Mexican cheese blend, 1/2 avocado, 1/4 cup romaine lettuce and 2 tablespoons cilantro lime crema.
  3. Roll up and pan fry in a dry pan to toast burrito and heat through.
  4. Serve each with 2 tablespoons of tomatillo salsa.

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Tip: Maximize California Walnuts fresh taste and quality by keeping them in your refrigerator or freezer.