Grilled Vegetable Burrito
Recipe from
Diabetic Living
This vegetarian meal is wrapped up in a whole grain tortilla, then topped with a fresh cilantro pesto.

Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
38 mins
Ingredients
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1red sweet pepper, quartered and seededsee savings

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1/2 of a smalleggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slicessee savings

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1 mediumzucchini, trimmed and halved lengthwisesee savings

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1portobello mushroom, stem removed (about 5 ounces)see savings

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Nonstick cooking spraysee savings

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2 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings

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1/8 teaspoonground black peppersee savings

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4 7- to 8-inchwhole grain tortillassee savings

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1 cupshredded reduced-fat cheddar cheesesee savings

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1 cupchopped fresh tomato (optional)see savings

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1/4 cupCilantro Pestosee savings

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1avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and chopped (optional)see savings

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2 tablespoonslight dairy sour cream (optional)see savings

Directions
1.
Lightly coat sweet pepper, eggplant, zucchini, and mushroom with cooking spray. For a charcoal grill, place vegetables on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals. Grill for 3 minutes; turn vegetables. Grill 3 to 5 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp- tender. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place vegetables on grill rack over heat; cover and grill as above.) Remove vegetables from grill; cool slightly.
2.
Coarsely chop vegetables. In a medium bowl toss together chopped vegetables, garlic, and pepper. Divide vegetables among tortillas, placing vegetables just below center and to within 1 inch of the edge. Sprinkle vegetables with cheese. Fold bottom edge of each tortilla up and over filling. Fold opposite sides in over filling. Roll up from the bottom.
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Return filled tortillas to grill rack. Grill for 1 minute; turn and grill 1 to 2 minutes more or until tortillas are lightly browned. Serve with tomato (if using), Cilantro Pesto and if desired, avocado and sour cream.
Cilantro Pesto
In a blender or food processor, combine 1-1/2 cups firmly packed cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 clove minced garlic. Cover and blend or process with several on-off turns until a paste forms, stopping the machine several times and scraping down the sides. With the machine running, gradually add 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon water; blend or process until smooth. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 293, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 581 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 18 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 99%, Calcium 52%, Iron 17%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5, Starch 1, Lean Meat 1.5, Fat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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