These Keto Ranch Avocado Burritos with chicken are the perfect substitute for regular high-carb wraps. These delicious burritos feature cheese that melts in the mouth, a keto version of ranch dressing, chicken(protein-rich), avocado, & seasonings with cilantro and green onions. All these items are combined well to form the filling that we fill in the low-carb tortillas to make these delicious ketogenic burritos. All the items in the recipe of these Keto Ranch Avocado Burritos are not only delicious but also nutritious & perfectly fit in the parameters of the keto diet(low-carbs, moderate proteins, & high fat).
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NUMERICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Ketogenic
- Course: Lunch/dinner/main
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex fusion/American
- Time for prep: Fifteen(15) mins
- Ten mins for cooking
- Working time(in total): 25 minutes
- Size/serving: A single burrito/person
- Yield in total: 4 servings
- Mode of cooking: Stovetop(skillet/pan-grilled)
- Level of difficulty: Easy
TOOLS:
- Grill pan/skillet
- Spoons & cups, to measure
- Tongs/spatula
- Bowls for mixing
- Board & knife, for cutting & chopping
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 avocado
- To taste of salt & pepper
- 1/4th cup of cilantro
- Oil(olives)/butter, 1 tbsp.
- 2 cups of chicken
- Low-carb tortillas, 4
- 1/2 cup of cheese, Monterey Jack/cheddar
- One-third cup of ranch dressing(keto version)
- 0.25 cup of green onions, chopped
INGREDIENT NOTES:
RANCH DRESSING:
- If you are planning to use the commercial ranch dressing, then go for the brand that claims it to be keto. If you have not found such a brand, then make your homemade version of ranch dressing.
CHICKEN:
- For the recipe, we will require the cooked, shredded chicken. You may save time by using the leftover grilled/rotisserie chicken.
TORTILLAS(LOW-CARB):
- A few brands produce low-carb tortillas, like Siete Almond Flour and Egg Life. Alternatively, you can make your wraps using fathead dough.
AVOCADO:
- The ripe avocados will work great in this recipe for taste & texture. They contribute to the addition of fats(healthy) along with creaminess.
CHEESE:
- Always buy the cheese block & shred it by yourself, as the pre-shredded version must contain the anti-caking agents that make the cheese high in carbs. We advise you to use the Monterey Jack/cheddar cheese as they melt deliciously. If someone likes the spicy kick, then pepper Jack can also be used.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the avocado, green onions, chicken, ranch dressing, cilantro, & cheese(shredded) in a bowl & mix them well.
- Sprinkle salt & pepper as per your taste & mix the filling well till combined.
- Spread the tortilla(low-carb) on your working counter.
- Dollop a quarter of filling in the middle of the wrap.
- Then, roll firmly like a tortilla after folding in the sides.
- Include the butter/oil in a skillet over a normal flame.
- As the oil heats up or the butter melts, place the burritos with their ends facing down.
- Turn their sides when the lower side becomes nice and golden & crisp.
- Give the same time to the other side(~three mins).
- Dish them out on a kitchen towel to absorb any extra oil, if any.
- Slice the burritos in half & serve them with any keto dressing of your choice.
TIPS:
- You may go for the bacon(crumbled) to achieve the more crisper & flavor.
- If you want to make the burritos spicy, then use chipotle ranch dressing, jalapenos, & pepper Jack cheese.
- To have the extra crisp outside of the burritos, grill them using the panini press.
- You may go for the lettuce leaves as the zero-carb option to replace the low-carb tortillas.
- An amazing tip is to warm the wraps a little before assembling, so that they do not tear while folding.
HOW TO PRESERVE(LEFTOVERS):
CHILLING:
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You can either pack the burritos in a foil(aluminium) or save them in a container sealed with a lid. Consume them cold/after rewarming within ~three days, meanwhile, they are safe in the refrigerator.
FREEZING:
- Pack each burrito individually by wrapping it in a paper of parchment. Then fill them into the bag(freezer-safe). Now, they are ready to freeze for ~sixty days. Defrost, rewarm, & enjoy/serve whenever you crave.
Rewarm directly from the freezer using an oven/skillet for crisper results.
FAQs:
Does the commercially available ranch dressing contain low carbs?
- Yes, some of the brands make the keto version of tortillas like Siete Almond Flour, egg life, etc. If you didn’t find any authentic keto brand then make the dressing at home.
Will the canned chicken work?
- Sure! Keep remembering to drain the chicken well & season it with your choice of herbs/spices to have better flavor.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serve: A burrito
Calories: ~360 kcal
Carbs in total: Eight grams
Fiber: 4 g
Net carbohydrates: Four grams
Fats: 27 grams
Sugar: One gram
Proteins: 23 g
Sodium: 510 milligrams
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