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Indulge in traditional Mexican flavor with none of the guilt! These quick burritos are an excellent source of fiber, protein and zinc plus a good source of eight more health-promoting nutrients. And because buffalo graze on grass, it’s naturally high in conjugated-linoleic acid (CLA) — a healthy fat that promotes lean muscle mass and may help to protect against several types of cancer.1
Time to Table: 20 minutes
Serves: 8
The Benefits
Excellent source of protein, zinc, and fiber
Good source of iron, potassium, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, niacin, and riboflavin
Ingredients
1/2 cup organic avocado, chopped
1/2 cup chopped organic sweet onion, chopped
1 cup organic salsa
1 lb. ground organic buffalo meat (try Maverick Ranch)
8 Tumaro’s Green Onion Tortillas
1/3 cup organic sour cream
1 cup spring water
2 cups shredded organic Romaine lettuce
2 tsp. organic taco seasoning (try Simply Organic Southwest Taco Seasoning)
Preparation
In a large skillet add spring water, ground buffalo and seasoning. Break up the meat and stir to mix seasoning. Turn heat to medium-high and cover. Cook 15 minutes, stirring, until meat is cooked through. Meanwhile, warm tortillas if desired. Place 2 ounces of ground buffalo on each of the 8 tortillas, top with Romaine, onion, avocado, salsa and sour cream. Serve.
Nutrition Information
278.19 kcal Calories, 21 g Carbohydrate, 43.05 mg Cholesterol, 13 g Total Fat, 9 g Fiber, 19.05 g Protein, 340.74 mg Sodium, 3.5 g Sugars, 4.71 g Saturated fat, 0 trans Fat, 4.77 g Monounsaturated fat, 0.71 g Polyunsaturated fat
References
- Schwarz et al. J. Nutr. 138:49-53, January 2008.
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