Spinach Burritos

  Dinner

I made up this recipe a couple years ago after trying a similar dish in a restaurant. Our oldest son tells me these burritos are 'awesome'! Plus, they're easy and inexpensive.

Spinach Burritos

Average Rating: 4.454545

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
  • 3/4 cup picante sauce, divided
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  • 1. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add spinach and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
  • 2. Place about 3 tablespoonfuls off center on each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon picante sauce and 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up.
  • 3. Place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining picante sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 burrito: 382 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 1049mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.

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