Hooked On Tuna Burrito
Did you know that take out burritos contain 1000 - 1200 calories? Let's REINVENT FAST FOOD with this lower calorie 'Hooked On Tuna Burritto' recipe from Clover Leaf, containing only 310 calories!
| Serves/Makes: | 2 |
| Preparation Time: | 8-10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5-6 Minutes |
| Time to Table: | 15 Minutes |
Hooked On Tuna Burrito Ingredients
| BAJA SAUCE ingredients | |
| 1 tbsp | light sour cream |
| 1 tbsp | lime juice |
| 1 tsp | chili powder |
| 1 tbsp | plain non-fat yogurt |
| OTHER ingredients | |
| 2 cans (85 g each) | Clover Leaf® Flaked Light Tuna - Garlic & Hot Pepper |
| ˝ cup | tomato, seeded and diced |
| ˝ | avocado, diced |
| 2 tbsp | salsa |
| 1 tbsp | cilantro (optional) |
| 2 | whole wheat flour tortillas, 10” |
| 1 tsp | lime juice |
Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix all of the Baja Sauce ingredients together thoroughly and refrigerate.
- Pre-heat oven to 375F. In another bowl, combine the tuna with the Baja sauce, tomatoes, avocado, salsa and cilantro. Mix together until combined.
- Place the mixture on the flour tortilla and roll tightly. Place the wrapped tuna onto a baking sheet and bake for approximately 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and serve with a splash of lime juice.
Tip: You could also serve with a dollop of low-fat sour cream.
Make it a combo: Enjoy with Quick ‘n’ Easy Rice and Black Beans on the side and a minty “Mock”-ito (see recipes below).
Quick ‘n’ easy Rice and Black Beans
1/2 cup Minute rice, cooked
1 tsp chili powder
3 tbsp black beans, rinsed
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Cook the Minute rice with chili powder until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the black beans and add chopped cilantro.
Serves 2.
Nutritional information (Quick ‘n’ easy Rice and Black Beans) per serving: 120 calories, 0.3g fat, 90mg sodium, 26g carbohydrates, 2g fibre, 15% iron.
“Mock”ito
5 large fresh mint leaves
¼ cup lemonade
¼ cup lime juice
1 cup club soda
Ice
1 lime wedge
- In a large glass, using the back of a spoon loosely mash half the fresh mint in the bottom of the glass.
- Add the lemonade, lime juice and stir.
- Add the club soda and top with ice.
- Garnish with remaining fresh sprigs of mint and a lime wedge.
Serves 1.
Nutritional information (“Mock”ito) per serving: 70 calories, 0.2g fat, 55mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate, 2g fibre, 9g sugar, 60% vitamin C.
Nutrients Per Serving
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CLAIMS PER SERVING- Trans fat free - High source of fibre - Excellent source of protein - Source of vitamin A - Source of vitamin C - Source of calcium - Good source of iron |
