Collard Wrapped Bean Burritos Food

PALEO COLLARD BURRITO

Steps:

• Fold each collard leaf in half and remove the stems up to the leafy part with a paring knife.
• Fill the large pot with 1 inch of water. Place a steamer insert in the pot and bring to boil. When the steam appears and water starts to boil, lower the heat to medium, cover and steam until the collards are green, tender and pliable, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and use tongs to transfer the leaves to a baking sheet to cool completely.
• Cook bacon in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until very crispy, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings from skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the eggs, sprinkle with salt, and cook, scraping the bottom and sides of the skillet with a rubber spatula, until the eggs are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Stir together the lime juice, avocado, bell pepper, tomato and red onion in a small bowl. Season with salt.
• Assemble the burritos: On a flat work surface, lay out four large leaves, slightly overlapping in a four-leaf clover shape, making a 12-inch wide wrap (It's OK if the wrap is not circular). Sprinkle with salt. Place half of the eggs, half the avocado-tomato mixture and 2 strips of bacon across the leaves about 3-inches from the bottom, leaving a 1-inch border on each side. Place cilantro on top and shape the filling into a tight log. Fold the sides of the wrap over the ends of the filling, then roll up tightly from the bottom. Repeat with the remaining collard leaves, eggs, avocado-tomato mixture and bacon. Cut each in half and serve.

GRILLED VEGGIE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat.
• Split the yellow squash and zucchini lengthwise down the middle. Brush them and the corn with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill until the veggies are somewhat soft and have nice grill marks. Allow to cool slightly, then cut the squash and zucchini into large dice. Scrape the corn from the cob.
• Warm the tortillas in a microwave. Heat the black beans in a pot and mash with a fork.
• To build the burritos, heap some Garlic Cilantro Lime Rice, mashed beans and diced veggies in the middle of each tortilla. Top with grated cheese, chopped tomatoes, chopped onions and sour cream. Tuck in the ends and roll into a burrito shape.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice and salt. Cook over a low heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to make sure the rice doesn't burn. Add 2 cups of the broth and the juice and zest of 2 limes and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the rice is done. Add more liquid as needed. The rice shouldn't be sticky.
• Just before serving, stir through the juice of 1 lime and lots of chopped cilantro.
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BROWN RICE AND BEAN BURRITO

Steps:

• If the cooked rice is cold, reheat it in the microwave. When hot, mix in the Cheddar until the cheese melts. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Mash the avocado and lime juice together in a small bowl with a fork until it becomes a spreadable consistency.
• Lay the tortilla out on a cutting board. Spread the mashed avocado on the tortilla, leaving a 1-inch outer border without any avocado. In the bottom third of the tortilla, lay out in a log shape the rice, beans, carrots and salsa. Roll over once tightly, then tuck in the sides and continue rolling. The avocado should help the burrito stay together. Cut in half. Wrap in a paper towel, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Serve at room temperature.