Burrito w/ Roasted Pumpkin & Cranberry Curry
This fall recipe combines sweetness of pumpkin with the bitterness of cranberries for a delicious fusion of flavors. It might seem like an odd combination of Curry w/ Roasted Pumpkin & Cranberries wrapped in a tortilla shell and topped with sour cream and hot sauce, but curry is almost reminiscent of refried beans and makes for a great fusion of flavors.
Equipment
- Skillet w/ Lid (Preferably Cast Iron)
- Stovetop
Ingredients
Pumpkin & Cranberry Curry
- 1 pumpkin peeled, cubed
- 1/2 c. cranberries fresh, whole
- dash nutmeg
- dash cayenne pepper
- dash ginger
- dash salt
- dash pepper
- 3 habaneros minced
- 1/4 shallot minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp. ginger fresh, minced
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric fresh, minced
- 3 cans coconut milk
- 3 cans water
- tofu cubed (1 package)
Burrito
- 1/3 c. roasted pumpkin and cranberry curry
- 1 tortilla shell
- splash water
- dollop sour cream
- dollop hot sauce of choice (optional)
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- Cook Curry w/ Roasted Pumpkin & Cranberries. This takes several hours to cook and should be done at least the day before. It requires a potato peeler (or paring knife), baking sheet, large pot, oven, and stovetop.
Cook Tortilla
- Preheat the pan on medium-high. If you aren't using cast iron, make sure to lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking.
- Wet both sides of the tortilla and add to the preheated pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the bottom begins to brown.
- Remove the tortilla from heat and turn the stove off. Add toppings and fold the burrito.
- Turn the stove back up to medium and add the tortilla to the skillet immediately, before it preheats. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until the bottom begins to brown. Rotate until all sides are cooked.The first side will likely take longer to cook than the subsequent sides, which may toast in as little as 2 minutes. Adjust the temperature if it's cooking too quickly and burning or too slowly and cracking.
- Top with sour cream and hot sauce of choice. I like to use Greek yogurt because it's oftentimes healthier than sour cream and pairs well with the nutty flavor of the quinoa. Omit or substitute with a vegan alternative for an entirely animal-product free recipe.
- Serve immediately. You can reheat burritos by lightly wetting them and reheating, but they are never quite the same as they are fresh!
Tips, Tricks, & Notes
- For a more in-depth article on burritos, check out my article on The Fundamentals of Making Burritos. I highly suggest using cast iron and there is precise temperature that works best for cooking at that may vary slightly depending on your stovetop and type of skillet. If you're having trouble rolling the burrito without cracking, there are solutions for this as well!