Spice of Life delicious "Meatless meats"

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************** Burito *************

Long popular in Mexico, this vegan Cal-Mex wrap is fast, easy and
filling. For a late-night snack, freeze the wrap, then defrost and
serve.

Serves 6 to 8
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes

 INGREDIENTS Fresh
 1 red or green pepper, 1/2" cubed
 1 to 3 cloves elephant garlic, minced
 1 red Spanish onion, 1" cubed
 1 carrot, 1/4" cubed
 1 stalk celery, 1/4" sliced
 8 vegetarian flour tortillas (10")

 INGREDIENTS Filling
 6 green onions
 1 medium tomato, chopped

 INGREDIENTS Liquid
 4 TBS. olive oil for frying
 2 TBS. Bragg Aminos
 4 TBS. olive oil
 1 cup water
 1 cup dry red wine

INGREDIENTS Dry
2 cups rice, brown or white
1 cup Spice of Life Mexican beef
1 TBS. sugar

INGREDIENTS Canned
16 oz. can tomatoes
10 oz. can corn, water packed
15 oz. can black beans

INGREDIENTS Spices
2 TBS. basil
2 TBS. cilantro (coriander leaf)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red peppers (adjust to taste)

PREPARATION

  Into a deep preheated pot, add olive oil, Spice of Life, rice, fresh
vegestables and spices. Fry, stirring often, until onions become soft.
  Add liquids. Bring to a simmer and cover tightly. Simmer until liquid
is absorbed (about twenty minutes).
  Over open flame or under broiler, blacken 6 green onions.

   SERVING

  Spoon mixture onto one end of a warmed tortilla. Top with chopped
tomatoes and a blackened green onion extending off one side.
  Fold, closing the bottom and roll tightly.
  Avocado, olives, chopped greens, pickles or shredded soy cheese may be
added before wrapping.
  After wrapping, sprinkle soy cheese over the burrito and broil until
cheese melts. Ladle salsa and/or a dollop of vegan sour cream and serve.

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