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Lentil Burritos with Coconut-Garlic Cashew Sauce

January 6, 2015 by Epicurean Vegan

Lentil Burritos with Coconut-Garlic Cashew Sauce -- Epicurean VeganI’ve made similar burritos, but changed these up a little. You might be amazed at how easy these are to make, and in just over 30 minutes. I love the curry-garlic-coconutty-cashew flavor of the sauce which is perfectly matched with the lentils and veggies tucked inside a warm tortilla. They’re a great meal when you want something fast, healthy, and satisfying.

INGREDIENTS:
1 C red lentils
2-3/4 C vegetable broth
1 Tbs olive oil
2 medium red potatoes, peeled and diced small
1 C onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, sliced, then cut in half
Salt and pepper, to taste
Coconut-Garlic Cashew Sauce
3/4 C cashews
3 garlic cloves
3/4 C canned coconut milk
1/2 tsp cumin
1-1/2 tsp yellow curry powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 Tbs nutritional yeast
The rest
1 C cilantro, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
6 flour tortillas, warmed

DIRECTIONS:
Place the cashews in a small bowl and pour in enough hot water to cover them; set aside. In a medium sauce pan, combine the vegetable broth and lentils. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes, or until water is absorbed. If the lentils are soft, but there is still liquid left, drain them in a fine mesh strainer. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the potatoes. Saute over medium heat until soft, but still a little firm, about 15-20 minutes.

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Add the onion and cook another 5 minutes, then add the zucchini and cook 5-7 minutes.
Lentil Burritos with Coconut-Garlic Cashew Sauce -- Epicurean VeganOnce the lentil are done, add them to the skillet and combine thoroughly.
Lentil Burritos with Coconut-Garlic Cashew Sauce -- Epicurean VeganTo make the sauce, drain the cashews and add them to the food processor along with the garlic. Puree 30 seconds, then slowly add the coconut milk while the machine is running. Stop and scrape the sides of the food processor bowl and add the rest of the sauce ingredients. Puree 2-3 minutes until completely smooth.

To assemble, scoop some lentil filling into a warm tortilla, roll and top with cilantro, tomatoes, and drizzle with sauce. Enjoy!

Lentil Burritos with Coconut-Garlic Cashew Sauce
 
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Cook time
40 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 C red lentils
  • 2-3/4 C vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 medium red potatoes, peeled and diced small
  • 1 C onion, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced, then cut in half
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • .
  • Coconut-Garlic Cashew Sauce
  • .
  • ¾ C cashews
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ¾ C canned coconut milk
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1-1/2 tsp yellow curry powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbs nutritional yeast
  • .
  • The rest
  • .
  • 1 C cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 6 flour tortillas, warmed
Directions
  1. Place the cashews in a small bowl and pour in enough hot water to cover them; set aside. In a medium sauce pan, combine the vegetable broth and lentils. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes, or until water is absorbed. If the lentils are soft, but there is still liquid left, drain them over a fine mesh strainer.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the potatoes. Saute over medium heat until soft, but still a little firm, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Add the onion and cook another 5 minutes, then add the zucchini and cook 5-7 minutes.
  4. Once the lentil are done, add them to the skillet and combine thoroughly.
  5. To make the sauce, drain the cashews and add them to the food processor along with the garlic. Puree 30 seconds, then slowly add the coconut milk while the machine is running. Stop and scrape the sides of the food processor bowl and add the rest of the sauce ingredients. Puree 2-3 minutes until completely smooth.
  6. To assemble, scoop some lentil filling into a warm tortilla, roll and top with cilantro, tomatoes, and drizzle with sauce. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Dinners, Dressings/Condiments Tagged With: cashew sauce, coconut, curry, fast and easy, healthy, lentil burritos, lentils, vegan burritos

Potato, Bean & Lentil Burritos with Cashew-Curry Sauce

September 8, 2014 by Epicurean Vegan

Potato, Bean and Lentil Burritos with Cashew-Curry Sauce -- Epicurean VeganIndian curry burritos?! You betcha. These knife-and-fork burritos are a tasty change up from the usual Mexican-style we’re all used to. I had a few combination ideas running through my head as I was trying to come up with the recipe . . . potato-zucchini? Lentil-potato? I just couldn’t decide, so I went with it all! Tucked inside the warm tortilla are potatoes, lentils, beans and red onion, topped with a cashew-curry sauce, some sauteed zucchini, green onion and finished with tomatoes and cilantro. Don’t be scared off by the number of ingredients or pans used in this recipe—everything is quite easy to make. (And you’ll be glad you did!)

INGREDIENTS:
1 C green lentils
3 C vegetable broth
1 Tbs olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large red onion, chopped
2 medium russet potatoes
1 15-oz can tri-bean blend (or black beans), drained and rinsed
Cashew-Curry Sauce
3/4 C cashews
1/2 C water, divided
12.3-oz pkg. silken tofu
1/4 C coconut flakes
1/2 tsp cumin
1-1/2 tsp yellow curry powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 Tbs nutritional yeast
Topping
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 C green onion, sliced
2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 C cilantro, chopped
The rest
6 Flour tortillas

DIRECTIONS:
Start with preparing the lentils. In a medium sauce pan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. (I like to use Better Than Bouillon brand since I can make as much broth as I need without wasting any.) Stir in the lentils, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and let cook for about 25 minutes. I tasted the lentils when there was still a little liquid left and found that they were done, so I just used a fine strainer and drained the lentils. While they’re cooking though, I cooked the potatoes the microwave—roughly 8 minutes and then set them aside to let them cool. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add the red onion and cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Cut the potatoes into chunks and add them to the skillet, along with the beans. Once the lentils are done, stir them into the potato mixture. I then sprinkled with some cumin and curry powder.

Potato, Bean and Lentil Burritos with Cashew-Curry Sauce -- Epicurean VeganTo make the sauce, puree the cashews with a 1/4 cup of the water. Next, add the remaining 1/4 cup of water and the rest of the sauce ingredients. Blend for a good 3-4 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a small saucepan and heat over low-medium heat to warm; whisk occasionally.
Potato, Bean and Lentil Burritos with Cashew-Curry Sauce -- Epicurean VeganIn a small skillet, heat the olive oil and add the zucchini and green onions; saute over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until the veggies soften.

Potato, Bean and Lentil Burritos with Cashew-Curry Sauce -- Epicurean VeganYou can stir in the tomatoes and cilantro if you’d like, or keep them separate . To assemble, warm the tortillas in the microwave or steamer. Spread some sauce on the tortilla, add a couple of big scoops of potato filling, roll, then top with a ladle of sauce, some zucchini-green onion mix and some tomatoes and cilantro. So good! Grab a knife, grab a fork and dig in! Enjoy!
Potato, Bean and Lentil Burritos with Cashew-Curry Sauce -- Epicurean Vegan

Potato, Bean & Lentil Burritos with Cashew-Curry Sauce
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
45 mins
 
Indian curry burritos?! You betcha. These knife-and-fork burritos are a tasty change up from the usual Mexican-style we're all used to. I had a few combination ideas running through my head as I was trying to come up with the recipe . . . potato-zucchini? Lentil-potato? I just couldn't decide, so I went with it all! Tucked inside the warm tortilla are potatoes, lentils, beans and red onion, topped with a cashew-curry sauce, some sauteed zucchini, green onion and finished with tomatoes and cilantro. Don't be scared off by the number of ingredients or pans used in this recipe---everything is quite easy to make. (And you'll be glad you did!)
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 C green lentils
  • 3 C vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 2 medium russet potatoes
  • 1 15-oz can tri-bean blend (or black beans), drained and rinsed
  • .
  • Cashew-Curry Sauce
  • .
  • ¾ C cashews
  • ½ C water, divided
  • 12.3-oz pkg. silken tofu
  • ¼ C coconut flakes
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1-1/2 tsp yellow curry powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbs nutritional yeast
  • .
  • Topping
  • .
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 C green onion, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • ½ C cilantro, chopped
  • .
  • The rest
  • .
  • 6 Flour tortillas
Directions
  1. Start with preparing the lentils. In a medium sauce pan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. (I like to use Better Than Bouillon brand since I can make as much broth as I need without wasting any.) Stir in the lentils, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and let cook for about 25 minutes. I tasted the lentils when there was still a little liquid left and found that they were done, so I just used a fine strainer and drained the lentils.
  2. While they're cooking though, I cooked the potatoes the microwave---roughly 8 minutes and then set them aside to let them cool.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add the red onion and cook until softened and beginning to brown. Cut the potatoes into chunks and add them to the skillet, along with the beans. Once the lentils are done, stir them into the potato mixture. I then sprinkled with some cumin and curry powder.
  4. To make the sauce, puree the cashews with a ¼ cup of the water. Next, add the remaining ¼ cup of water and the rest of the sauce ingredients. Blend for a good 3-4 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a small saucepan and heat over low-medium heat to warm; whisk occasionally.
  5. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and add the zucchini and green onions; saute over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until the veggies soften.You can stir in the tomatoes and cilantro of you'd like, or keep them separate (I know lots of folks who hate warm tomatoes).
  6. To assemble, warm the tortillas in the microwave or steamer. I then spread some sauce on the tortilla, added a couple of big scoops of potato filling, rolled, then topped with a ladle of sauce, some zucchini-green onion mix and then some tomatoes and cilantro. So good! Grab a knife, grab a fork and dig in! Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Dinners Tagged With: beans, cashew-curry sauce, cashews, curry, Curry burritos, easy, Indian, lentils, potato, vegan burritos, vegetarian burritos

Field Roast and Avocado Burritos

March 19, 2013 by epicureanvegan

Field Roast and Avocado Burritos -- Epicurean VeganYikes, it’s been a while. I have so many new recipes on my list to make, but I’ve been so busy with various different projects, that throwing together a simple favorite has been all I’ve had time for. I’ll get back into the swing of things. I can’t tell you how happy I am to be emerging from the cold and depressing days of winter! We even got our garden started this weekend. (I’ll be bringing you Garden Watch soon). In the meantime, here’s a fast and simple meal that is ready in less than 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbs chipotle-flavored olive oil (or regular)
1/2 C yellow or white onion, chopped
1/2 C red onion, chopped
4 Field Roast Sausages, Italian Seasoning flavor, crumbled
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
4 Flour tortillas
Other (optional) burrito fillings: vegan sour cream, salsa, cilantro, diced tomatoes, Daiya cheese

 

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DIRECTIONS:
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onions. Cook 5-7 minutes, or until they soften. Add the Field Roast and cook over medium heat until heated through, again, for 5-7 minutes.

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On a warmed tortilla, layer on some sour cream, Field Roast mixture, avocados, and any other burrito fillings you want. Roll up and enjoy! (See, I told you it was easy)!

Field Roast and Avocado Burritos -- Epicurean Vegan

Field Roast and Avocado Burritos
 
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Author: Epicurean Vegan
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbs chipotle-flavored olive oil (or regular)
  • ½ C yellow or white onion, chopped
  • ½ C red onion, chopped
  • 4 Field Roast Sausages, Italian Seasoning flavor, crumbled
  • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 4 Flour tortillas
  • Other (optional) burrito fillings: vegan sour cream, salsa, cilantro, diced tomatoes, Daiya cheese
Directions
  1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onions. Cook 5-7 minutes, or until they soften. Add the Field Roast and cook over medium heat until heated through, again, for 5-7 minutes.
  2. On a warmed tortilla, layer on some sour cream, Field Roast mixture, avocados, and any other burrito fillings you want. Roll up and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Dinners, Lunches Tagged With: avocado, burritos, easy, fast and easy, Field Roast, Mexican, vegan burritos, veggie burritos

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