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Crispy Lentil Italian Chopped Burrito

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

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Ingredients

  • Crispy Lentils
  • 4 cups (1 L) cooked whole red (brown) lentils, well drained
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
  • Creamy Pepperoncini Dressing
  • 1 ½ cups (375 mL) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (125 mL) pepperoncini brine
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper
  • Italian Chopped Filling
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) cooked grilled chicken, chopped
  • 8 cups (2 L) romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups (500 mL) cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 cups (500 mL) roasted red peppers, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups (375 mL) sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 cup (250 mL) red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded provolone cheese
  • 1 cup (250 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
  • Assembly
  • 10 large burrito-size flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place lentils onto parchment-lined sheet pans and pat dry as needed.
  3. Toss lentils with oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt. Spread into an even layer.
  4. Roast for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly crisp. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  5. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, pepperoncini brine, vinegar, Parmesan, oil, Dijon, oregano, garlic, and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly combined and refrigerate until service.
  6. Place chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, pepperoncini, onion, and cheeses onto a large cutting board. Using a chef’s knife, chop the ingredients together until evenly distributed and reduced to a coarse chopped-salad consistency.
  7. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss until evenly coated.
  8. Gently fold in crispy lentils immediately before assembly to maintain their texture.
  9. Place flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Portion filling down the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides of each tortilla inward, then tightly roll into a burrito. Cut each burrito in half on a diagonal and serve immediately.
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