Lentil Burritos

• 1 1/2 cups spilt red lentils
• 3 cups water
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup green pepper, diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp chile powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 cup water
• 6 Tbsp tomato paste
• 8 flour tortillas
• fat free sour cream, optional*
• salsa, optional
• low-fat cheddar cheese, optional*

1 Rinse and drain lentils. Bring lentils and water to boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Slightly under cook. Drain if necessary. 2 In frying pan, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in canola oil, but do not brown. Add chile powder, cumin, cooked lentils, water and tomato paste. Stir 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. 3 Lay tortilla flat and place 1/2 cup (125 mL) of lentil mix down the center and roll up. Top each burrito with dollop of sour cream, salsa and light sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Source: canolainfo.org