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Open Tofu Burritos

Courses: Vegetarian
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 teaspoons 10mlCanola oil
1   Green bell pepper - seeded and chopped
1   Onion - chopped
4   Garlic cloves - minced
1   No-salt-added crushed tomatoes - (28 oz)
2 tablespoons 30mlChili powder
2 teaspoons 10mlDried basil
1 teaspoon 5mlDried oregano
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSalt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlCayenne pepper - (optional)
1 lb 454g / 16ozFirm reduced-fat tofu - cubed
8   Fat-free flour tortillas - (6" dia) - warm
3/4 cup 109g / 3.8ozShredded nonfat cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

In a large nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, basil, oregano, salt and cayenne (if using); bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring as needed, until the flavors are blended, about 10 minutes.

Add the tofu and cook, stirring as needed, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Top each tortilla with the tofu mixture and serve, sprinkled with the cheese.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per Serving: 334 Calories, 5 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 2 mg Cholesterol, 947 mg Sodium, 53 g Total Carbohydrate, 5 g Dietary Fiber, 22 g Protein, 325 mg Calcium.

Serving Provides: 2 Breads, 1 Fruit/Vegetable, 2 Protein/Milk, 1 Fat.

Points Per Serving: 6.

Source:
Simply the Best: 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes by Weight Watchers

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