Black Bean Avocado Quinoa Wrap Food

BLACK BEAN & CORN QUINOA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper, celery and seasonings; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in stock and corn; bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Add beans and 1/3 cup cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

LETTUCE WRAPS WITH QUINOA, BLACK BEANS, AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Cook quinoa according to directions on package.
• Prepare onion and red or yellow pepper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, onion, red or yellow pepper, black beans, salsa, avocado, red hot sauce, black pepper, and salt.
• Once the mixture is combined, spread 1/4 cup of the mixture onto each lettuce leaf and wrap/fold over like a taco shell.

QUINOA SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rinsed quinoa and toast for about 2-3 minutes until it starts to smell nutty.
• Add water, stir once, cover, and simmer with a lid for 20 minutes.
• While quinoa is cooking, prepare all other ingredients. Prepare dressing by combining the lime juice, oil, cumin, and salt. Whisk it aggressively. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
• When the quinoa is finished, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add black beans and toss to warm through.
• Let the quinoa cool for about 5 minutes and then add all the remaining ingredients, including dressing, and mix. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

BLACK BEAN, AVOCADO & CHICKEN WRAP

Steps:

• Mix salsa with avocado.
• Spread avocado mixture onto center of tortilla from end to end.
• Add beans and chicken on top.
• Tightly roll up tortilla.

BLACK BEAN AVOCADO QUINOA WRAP

Steps:

• First, make the quinoa. In a saucepan, saute the shallot and garlic in a little bit of olive oil until translucent.
• Add the quinoa and broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes until broth is absorbed. Stir in pepper to taste, lime juice, butter, and cilantro.
• Add the beans to the quinoa and stir until heated through.
• Meanwhile, begin to heat the tortillas one at a time by lighlty oiling a frying pan and placing the tortilla flat on the bottom. Cover with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese and cover the pan. Fry until the cheese is melted and the bottom is lightly browned.
• Once tortillas are done, layer in the middle with a row of spinach leaves, quinoa mixture, feta cheese, and avocado. Add salsa if you want. Roll up like a burrito and enjoy! MAke sure you roll while the tortilla is still warm or else it will get stiff and difficult to handle.