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Sarah
I’ve made this recipe many times. My favorite lunch!
KATRINA L ROBINSON
There is no way the nutrition on this is correct. Under 300 calories and 15 carbs?
Jessica Fisher
Thanks for checking. Our system wasn’t reading some of the data properly. It should be approximate at this point.
Bethany
It would be interesting to see the cost difference now for 2022. I’m not sure I could find chicken anywhere for $1/lb. Everything on that list seems to have doubled in price. But I LOVE the recipe and thank you for the tips on how to make sure they aren’t soggy on rewarding.
Jessica Fisher
The cost was based on ONE-HALF pound of chicken for $0.99. I regularly buy b/s chicken breast at my ALDI for $1.79 each week. All this is current data, based on the prices I pay at ALDI. Your mileage may vary, depending on where you shop. However, if you’re working the Good Cheap Eats System, you should be able to make it very close, even if you don’t have an ALDI. Let me know if you need help!
Bethany
Thanks!! I’ve been shopping Walmart but interested in seeing if ALDI can get my costs down.
Andrea
gonna try this – as a vegan, i would leave out the chicken – but it sounds like it would taste good WITHOUT the chicken 😀
Margie Spenser
You mention “deli wrappers” and in an earlier comment somebody put another word in front of “wax paper” — i think it might have been “deli”. Is this something other than the old fashioned wax paper that comes in a roll in a box??
Jessica Fisher
Yes. They are precut papers that are food safe and can be microwaved. You can get them on Amazon or at Smart and Final. They are what restaurants use to wrap sandwiches and burritos. Wax paper could work but I’ve not tried it.
Teenager
Hey,
Thanks for sharing. Looking for easy lunch ideas. We have a huge family so we take turns with lunch and dinner. I got mondays.
Anyways, my questions is how you freeze them. Do you place them on a baking sheet, covered with foil for like 30 minutes then transfer to freezer bag or do you transfer them directly? I got that idea for when I made frozen Lasagna Roll Ups. I’m just worried that the burritos will open up before being completely frozen.
Also, on a pan when you’re reheating them, do you add oil or anything? Or is a hot skillet okay? I’m also thinking of making some breakfast burritos and wondering if those could go into a toaster for reheating.
I know these may sound like stupid questions but please, humor me. 🙂
Thanks for sharing and have a great day! Oh and I’ll definitely be looking to your cooking book.
Jessica Fisher
NOT stupid questions at all. I just roll, wrap in deli wrappers, and place them in bags. I just reheat on a hot griddle but you can also bake them in the oven.
Teenager
Also, quick question, are baked beans an okay substitute for pinto beans? Or do they affect the flavor? I’m just a bit apprehensive in purchasing them and would like your feedback.
Jessica Fisher
I’m not a fan of baked beans, so it’s not something I would personally recommend. Baked beans are much sweeter than pintos.
Meagan
What kind of tortillas do you buy/use for these? A lot of tortillas I buy at Trader Joe’s end up ripping… Thanks!
Jessica Fisher
TJs do that on occasion. Room temp or slightly warmed helps. I used to buy a brand from Costco that worked well, called Porkyland. They no longer carry it. :/
Ellen Hubley
Thank you, this sis exactly what I was looking for! I’m going to add some fresh cilantro to mine, wish me luck. I’m hoping it’s not one of those “wet” ingredients you discussed.
Jessica Fisher
It should be fine.
Angelamo
recipe for salsa verde please. we don’t have it here
Jessica Fisher
You could use your favorite salsa or hot sauce, to taste, instead.
Bani
How long can they stay in the freezer? Thank you-
Jessica Fisher
2-3 months for a typical fridge/freezer. Less if you open it a lot.
Stacy
Hi, Jessica! Thanks for the recipe. We make a lot of burritos at our house, so this will be handy. I freeze meals for my husband’s lunches often, but I never thought of freezing my burritos. Also, I’ve made potstickers. It’s super easy, but it takes time. It’s the production line type of recipe–it’s nice to have extra helpers since you’ll want to make a lot of them to freeze. I think potstickers are my one favorite food and have told my son he’s pretty much largely made of them since I ate them often when I was pregnant. Ha ha. Take care. Stacy
Doris
Do you have any tips for dethawing them in a microwave oven ? I have heard that dipping the frozen burrito in water and piercing it with a fork two or three time prevents the dreaded burritto ooze. Yes I know its better to heat them up in the oven but like I stated in my previous post these are for my father, who lives alone. The microwave is his safest option.
Jessica Fisher
I don’t thaw them to microwave. We usually cook them from frozen in the microwave for a minute or two. You’ll want to test it out for him in advance so you can get the timing right. Every microwave is different. Hope that helps!
Doris
After I take him to the doctors office tomorrow I plan on doing that! Thanks for answering a post that was old. You might be pleased to know that TJs offers the lowest sodium flour tortillas available to me.
Bobbi Kiser
Hi Doris, I make breakfast burritos for my grandchildren and freeze. I defrost 3 1/2 minutes and they are just about right. I may need to follow up with 10 seconds on high but it works out well. My microwave is 1000 watts.
Doris
I found this post because I am making stocking up my 93 year old father’s refrigerator full of low sodium delicious food!
it seems serendipitous that you posted this on his 92 nd birthday.