Vegan Burritos!

The only thing I miss about not eating meat is Mexican Food. 

Back when I became a vegetarian I started feeling as though if I could be a vegetarian and have Mexican food I would survive. 

I "Veganized" my vegetarian burrito recipe by omitting cheese. I don't have a photo for this recipe yet but this weekend I'll cook these up and post a photo. 

Vegan Burritos

1 bell pepper

1 onion

2 cloves of garlic

2 tbsp canola oil

Saute onion, pepper, and garlic in canola oil until soft then add:

2 large Diced tomatoes

1/2 lb. of Mushrooms

1 can of diced green chilies

1 small can of sliced black olives

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin 

1 small can of corn

Jalapeno peppers (to taste)  

Minced cilantro (to taste)

Cook veggies until soft and drain then fill tortillas and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes and top as you like.

Now when it comes to tortillas I’ve been making my own, they’re pretty simple.

4 cups Masa Harina

1 1/4 tbsp of salt

2 1/2 cups of warm water

Dissolve the salt in warm water and stir thoroughly

In a large mixing bowl slowly add the warm water to the Masa Harina while mixing (I use my hands) Mix until the dough forms a large, soft, ball. Separate into smaller balls (the number of balls depends on how large you want your tortillas. I find that this recipe will make about 10 six inch tortillas) Roll the balls flat with a rolling pin (I press a large frying pan lid into the flattened dough to shape perfectly round tortillas) and fry on a large hot skillet.

They come out a bit thicker than store bought tortillas but they make an awesome burrito.

Enjoy