Speedy chicken and chilli bean burritos

Author: Nikki Hart - Nutritionist

Photographer: iStockphoto.com

This veg-packed chicken and chilli bean burrito is a healthier way to enjoy Mexican-inspired flavours at home.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

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spray oil
350g skinless chicken, sliced thinly
1 onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons reduced-salt tomato paste
400g can chilli beans
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
4 large wholegrain tortillas
4 cups shredded lettuce
4 tomatoes, chopped
½ red onion, sliced
½ cup salsa

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Instructions

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1 Spray a non-stick pan with oil. Brown chicken in batches, then remove and set aside.

2 Spray pan again and add onion and garlic. Stir in tomato paste and chili beans. Return chicken to pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.

3 Warm tortillas for 30 seconds in microwave. Make up burritos with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and salsa.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check tomato paste, chilli beans and light sour cream are gluten free. Use gluten-free tortillas.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 472 cal

Kilojoules 1980 kJ

Protein 32 g

Total fat 13 g

Saturated fat 6 g

Carbohydrates 50 g

Sugar 21 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 560 mg

Calcium 90 mg

Iron 4 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.