Vegan Bombay Burritos

from the kitchen of Chef Matt Kershner

4 Servings – Spinach is needed for this recipe.


Quick Pickled Red Onions

AmountUnitIngredients
1Red onion
1cupRed wine vinegar
1/2cupWater
1tspKosher salt
1tbspBrown sugar
1tspPickling spice
2Bay leaves
  1. Julienne cut red onion – place strips in a plastic container with enough room for liquid
  2. In a medium sauce pot, bring vinegar, water, salt, brown sugar, pickling spice, and bay leaves to a rapid boil. Pour over onions to cover.
  3. Refrigerate immediately. Let pickle at least 2 hours before serving. Reserve for later.

Cilantro-Mint Chutney

AmountUnitIngredients
1bunchCilantro, stems included
1cupMint leaves
1mediumJalapeno, seeds optional
1tbspMinced ginger
1tbspMinced garlic
1/4cupLemon juice
1/2tspKosher salt
  1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Serve cold. Reserve for later.

Curry Mashed Potatoes

AmountUnitIngredients
1lbYukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1tbspOlive oil
1tspKosher salt
3tspYellow curry powder
1tspGranulated garlic
  1. In a large sauce pot, boil potatoes until fork tender. Drain.
  2. In the pot, whip the potatoes with the remained of ingredients until fluffy. Reserve for later.

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas

AmountUnitIngredients
1headCauliflower – cut into small florets
1canChickpeas – drained
1tbspOlive oil
1tbspCoriander
2tspCumin
1pinchRed pepper flake
1tspFennel seed
  1. In a small bowl, combine the coriander, cumin, red pepper flakes, and fennel seed. Mix well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cauliflower florets and chickpeas together with olive oil. Add in the spice blend and mix well.
  3. On a sprayed sheet/tray, roast the cauliflower and chickpeas at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Reserve for later.

To Make the Burrito…

  1. Lay out a 12-inch tortilla of your choosing (GF, vegan, wheat, etc.)
  2. Spread a layer of curry mashed potatoes onto the tortilla followed by a handful of baby spinach.
  3. Follow the spinach with a few pickled red onions, and roughly 2 ounces od the cilantro-mint chutney.
  4. Roll into a burrito and press onto a pre-heated panini press or hot skillet if there is no panini press.
  5. Cut in half and serve. More chutney can be added if desired.

Chef Matt KershnerChef Matt Kershner
Why I Love this Recipe
“Fall is coming, and with it, the cold weather. This is a vegan take on an Indian classic street food—the Frankie burrito. It’s loaded with protein from the cauliflower and chickpeas, iron and potassium from the spinach, and tons of antioxidants and vitamins from the chutney. Also, it just plain tastes delicious! It’s the perfect vegan fall/winter go-to wrapped with love. It’s especially nice because it can be taken on the go for those busy nights!”