Spinach Burritos

Name: Spinach Burritos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Burritos, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
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

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

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

Directions

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.
Place about 3 tablespoonfuls off center on each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon of picante sauce and 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up.
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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Denicehill

Jan 2, 2014

Very Good! I used medium salsa - perfect!
laura4847

Mar 22, 2013

Was good
dmv60

Sep 26, 2012

I used green enchilada sauce rather than the picante sauce for a milder taste. Delicious!!!
bereitbach

May 4, 2012

These were good and surprisingly filling. I used fresh spinach instead of frozen. To half of the burritos I added refried beans and left out the cheese. The other half I made exactly as the recipe says. They were good both ways. Next time I would just use salsa instead of picante sauce. They are very similar and salsa is less expensive for me to buy.
bethdet

Sep 1, 2011

I adore this recipe! Very delicious. I twist it up a bit and grill them instead.
DawnKent

Sep 20, 2010

VERY easy to make, and delicious. It was enough of a meal to satisfy everyone in the family. One of these and some refried beans on the side, and I was full. My daughter told me it was the best dinner ever!
NJ_mommy_1

Sep 10, 2010

This recipe was delicious! I only changed 2 things with this recipe: I added dry kidney beans that I had made the previous day and Newman's Own Salsa because they did not have Picante Sauce in my local stores. My husband loves this recipe! Will definitely make again, thanks Dolores for the recipe.
Marthell

Apr 3, 2010

I haven't made these yet but will next Friday. I've been a vegetarian for 81 years and try to find easy veggie cassaroles to make. This looks soooo good. Thanks
bsanto

Aug 28, 2008

I LOVE this recipe. I usually freeze each one individually and then I have lunch for a week.
chris28304

Jun 8, 2008

These were good considering they didn't require many ingredients and were so easy to make. I did add a dollop of sour cream to each prior to serving. This is a recipe I would make again.