Cold Chicken Burritos
Description
A laboratory analysis and comparison of the antioxidant power of 100 foods completed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that pecans ranked among the top 20 foods for antioxidant capacity. The study also found that pecans have the highest amount of antioxidants of the nuts tested, including almonds or walnuts. The antioxidant compounds found naturally in pecans, including vitamin E, ellagic acid and flavonoids, are believed to help prevent disease-causing oxidation in cells. Such oxidative damage has been linked to developing a wide variety of diseases including heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Ingredients
6 flour tortillas
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained
6 green onions, chopped, with a few inches of green
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 can (approx. 3 ounces) sliced ripe olives
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
shredded lettuce, about 8 large leaves
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Methods/steps
Spread tortillas evenly with softened cream cheese. Layer remaining ingredients (freshly made salsa could be used in place of tomato, onion, and cilantro) on cream cheese layer in order given. Fold tortilla to parially enclose ingredients, tuck in ends and complete wrapping, pressing as you roll to keep compact. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for 3 to 4 hours.