Mashed Potato Burritos
4 large potatoes, peeled (or not) and diced
6 large tortillas
1/4 to 1/3 cup milk
salsa
grated cheese
1. Preheat oven/toaster oven to 400F.
2. Cover potatoes with water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover,and simmer gently until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm in the oven.
4. Combine drained potatoes and milk in a mixing bowl and mash well.
5. Divide mashed potatoes among the tortillas, spreading some down the center of each. Spread a little bit of salsa over the potatoes, and sprinkle with the optional cheese. Roll up snugly and enjoy.
(We skipped the oven and just used the microwave – save energy)
- The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet
Bonus: Banana Pudding
Mash a banana in a freezable container and freeze overnight. Pack it in your lunchbox, and by lunchtime, you’ll have banana pudding. Fun!
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I’m glad you mentioned the microwave. My first thought was using the oven for a couple shells. If it’s hot where you are, like here in Portland, Oregon, you can even put the shells in the hot sun for a minute or two. That would be fun too. Can’t wait for dinner!