December 27, 2008

Makeshift Burrito with Red Chard rice, Tempeh and Veggies

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With the holiday season around, there must have been a lot of sweet stuff going around in the form of cookies and cakes at your home... here is a nice change.
You could put this burrito together with stuff you have on hand.

This is just another way to eat burritos. Veggie burritos are pretty bland from where I get them. So only way to have them like I want them was to make my own.
Stuffed them with home-made rice flavored with red chard (getting my greens that way)
And this was my first time using tempeh, I would have preferred baked tofu though.
Use any veggies you have on hand, a dollop of sour cream or avocado would finish it off nicely.

Makeshift Burrito with Red Chard rice, Tempeh and Veggies

Ingredients:

Whole grain tortillas - 1 or 2 per person
Cooked brown rice - 3 cups
Red Chard - A bunch
Tempeh - A small packet (Cooked according to package instructions)
Cabbage, Carrots & Zucchini - As much as you want, roasted
Jalapenos - A few sliced
Salt - To taste
Pepper - To season
Olive oil - To roast veggies and for making rice

ingredients

Method:

Clean and cut red chard. In a pan add oil on medium heat, add the greens along with stems (cut). Add salt and pepper and saute. No more flavors are needed, but you may
add mexican spice seasoning if you prefer, to the rice.

rice

In a griddle, cook tortillas on both sides with a little oil.

assemble

To assemble, stack veggies, cooked tempeh, and the rice in the tortilla and roll as you would a burrito.
Wrap in paper/ foil and serve.
You are all set! There goes an easy way to get nutritious food into your tummy.

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58 comments:

  1. WOW & WOW.Lovely and perfect.Never worked with Tempeh,wanted it desperately.where did u find it.I have nevr seen it here in NJ.Curious to know how it tastes and -wondering at your comment-preferring baked tofu,is it tasteless or hard to cook despite instructions-the combo is very very healthy and inviting.

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  2. I have never used tempeh in my diet. I know it is healthy...good one anu...red chard rice- another new rice variety to me...

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  3. Thanks dear,for the response.I will check it out this weekend.

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  4. I love such quick and hearty meal ideas.What an healthy choice of stuffings in the burrito.I've yet to try tempeh ,sounds like another good source of Soy.

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  5. this looks nice and healthy . I m craving healthy food. I can t believe what I m saying. But after all that junk food i need some healthy recipes :)

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  6. what lovely presentation!

    Hope you're having a lovely Christmas and wishing you a happy new year

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  7. This looks delicious... like you said... a nice change from the cakes and cookies :)

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  8. Lovely presentation Anu...burritos looks delicious n makes me hunger..

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  9. burritos are making me hungry. looks yummy. i have never used/tasted tempeh and chard :)

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  10. Look at those clicks!! Awesome. Just looking at them is making me hungry.. u r so right about the sweet.. I really cannot take it any more:-) (other than a slice of fruit cake for dessert:-) )

    I have never used Tempeh..

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  11. looks nice..would love to make it sometime..whats tempeh?never used it..is tofu a substitute for it?

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  12. Burritos are something i didnt try yet...It looks yummy and tempying..Moreover your fillings are healthy as always...

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  13. enjoyed ur burritos........delectable one..mmmmmmmmmmmyumyum.......

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  14. Sounds very healthy to me, picture looks great, as usual. Awesome work!

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  15. Hm... pudhusu pudhusa panre anu... nice look and tempting pic...

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  16. Yummy post! and clean stpe by step pics anu!job well done.
    Wish you a happy n happy n happy new year. May all your dreams come true.

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  17. Wow.. LOoks delicious.. kalakunga.. nice click..

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  18. That sounds delicious. Happy New year to you and your family.

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  19. Red chard is one of my favorite greens, and I can imagine how it would give this burrito just that right kick. Lovely job, Divya.

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  20. As usual creative creation. Wishing you a very happy and much more creative new year to u.

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  21. Your burrito looks awesome!Red chard and tempeh is new to me.I shall try this and let ya know

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  22. I think i can have the rice and green mix they look absolutely tempting. Never used tempeh but seen many recipe around... Great and different recipe!

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  23. You are so darling and sweet!!!! Red Chard.. YUM, this dish looks fabulous!!! Thinking of you = )

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  24. They look wonderful! Such great flavors and textures.

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  25. Looks sooo yummyyy..woww..:)

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  26. Happy New Year to you!
    This recipe sounds awesome,thanks for sharing!

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  27. This is a very healthy dish Anu...I like the idea of adding red chard rice instead of plain rice in the burrito. Should have been a delicious burrito :)

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  28. Lovely recipe Anu. Loved the way you used Red Chard and Tempeh. It is really nutritious.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU :-)

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  29. hey, you can try poha in milk using thick variety also.. u just have to soak poha in water for some more time.just like how u would do for aval upma... it has to become soft... then u can pour warm milk over it.

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  30. I agree about the sweets and now I joined the sweet club with a sweet post on my blog too, he he :-). Absolutely love this burrito recipe, healthy and looks delicious and an awesome way to include chard...never used tempeh in my diet yet, how does it taste?

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  31. these look wonderful! I love things so full of such lovely veggies and the combination with tempeh, great!

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  32. Divya,
    Will have to try chard soon. Like your recipe.... My hard drive crashed and got the laptop back only yesterday. Sorry about that. Will catch up some time next week. Have you had any problems with virus while going on other blogs??? Let me know.

    Wish you and your family a Happy New Year!

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  33. Your burritos look amazing and your blog is truly beautiful. Thank you for visiting blog. You're always welcome.

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  34. Looks great but I always find Tempeh to be slightly bitter. I find tofu too bland, the only fake meat I can deal with is seitan...

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  35. Lovely burritos.....nicely packed with healthy stuffings....

    Wishing you Happy and Prosperous New Year!

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  36. delicious and perfect burritos. looks inviting. What a healthy way to eat burritos!

    Wishing you and your family a very happy new year 2009.

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  37. hi Anu.. I admire ur blog da. Ur clicks and descriptions are too good. Have a award for you in my blog. do check it out..!
    Happy New year!

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  38. hey great ..i love burritos...guess wht i am officially following u now...lol..ur on my roll :)

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  39. Rolls are perfect when I dont know what to make! I roll up all kinds of salads, falafel, rice, sometimes even hash browns, with sour cream and chillie sauce. I keep looking at Soya products when I go shopping...somehow haven't been tempted enough. Tried tofu once, but yet to pick the tempeh!! Does it taste like Tofu, and is it soaked in Soya sauce?

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  40. I love this recipe! What a great way to feed the man all the things he hates, without him noticing. Have a brilliant New Year Anu!

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  41. That looks delicious, healthy & filling. Happy New Year Anudivya :)

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  42. omg this looks so yum,..nd healthy,..thanks for sharin,..d ya wish u nd ur family memebers a very happy nd prosperous new yr,..:-)

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  43. elame pudusa iruku :(..but looks delicious ma..

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  44. I have been looking for a nice red-chard recipe for quite sometime ... this is so lovely!

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  45. Anu Happy New Year to you & Your Family! hoping to see more of your creative delicious recipes:-)

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  46. Have a wonderful and healthy new year:)

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  47. I developed a big aversion to burritos after the first burrito that i had years back. I never tried it after that. Your version is really tempting me to give it a shot. Nice recipe :)

    Wish you a very happy new year, dear!

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  48. Happy New Year my friend.

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  49. UMMMMMMMMMMMMM. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM recipe. Makes me drool.

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  50. So beautiful, looks almost like a rainbow inside!
    Happy New Year Anudivya!

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  51. Happy New Year to u and ur family, Div !

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  52. Lots of amazing flavors going on here! I love it! Happy New Year!

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  53. HEARTY & WARM WISHES FOR A DELIGHTFUL & HEALTHY NEW YEAR.LOOKING FORWARD FOR MANY HEALTHY RECIPES FROM YOU

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  54. Wish you and your family a very happy New Year!

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  55. Awesome! Burritos are so easy to go creative with! Reminds me to share some of my burrito skills - with M off to india, I will have lots of time to experiment! :-}

    BTW, what is tempeh - lazy to google!
    and I read you got 'cold'-bite on your fingers by playing in the snow. i thot you were in CA.


    btw, never received that 'Adai with chutney.' Please do check! Thanks, you are the best!
    :-E

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  56. divya, you come up very interesting and healthy dishes! :)

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  57. Those burritos sound healthy and look tasty!

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