Hot Phyllo Burritos

* Exported from MasterCook *

Hot Phyllo Burritos

Recipe By : Southern Living
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:25
Categories : Beans & Legumes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 green onions
1 16 oz can pinto beans -- rinsed & drained
1 1.25 oz pkg taco seasoning mix
1 jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons salsa
16 sheets frozen phyllo dough -- thawed
vegetable cooking spray
1 1/2 cups salsa

Cut green tops from onions. Cook tops in boiling water to cover 1 minute;
drain. plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Cut each pi
ece lengthwise into 3 or 4 strips and set aside.
Chop enough of white portions to measure 1/2 cup.
Process chopped white portion, beans, and next 3 ingredients in a food pro
cessor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides; set aside.
Place 1 phyllo sheet on a large cutting board, and coat with vegetable coo
king spray. Keep remaining phyllo sheets covered with a slightly damp towel.
Stack 3 more phyllo sheets over first sheet; coating each with vegetable cookin
g spray. Cut stack in half lengthwise, and cut each half crosswise into thirds
.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of bean mixture near 1 long edge of each stack; roll up
starting at same edge. Pinch rolls 1 1/2 inches from each end and tie with gr
een onion strips. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Repeat procedure 3
times with remaining phyllo stacks and bean mixture.
Bake at 400 ° F for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden; cool on
wire racks.
Serve with additional salsa.
Makes 2 dozen.




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