Best Black Bean Avocado Quinoa Wrap Recipes

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BLACK BEAN & CORN QUINOA



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Some vegan quinoa recipes are boring, but this one definitely isn't. My daughter's college asked parents for the best quinoa recipes to use in the dining halls. This healthy quinoa recipe fits the bill. -Lindsay McSweeney, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BLACK BEAN AVOCADO QUINOA WRAP



Black Bean Avocado Quinoa Wrap image

Make and share this Black Bean Avocado Quinoa Wrap recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup broth
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
pepper
0.5 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans
1 ripe avocado
1 cup Baby Spinach
Cotija cheese or feta cheese
cheddar cheese
4 large tortillas or 4 large whole wheat tortillas
salsa (optional()

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.9, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 915.5, Carbohydrate 87, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 17.3

LETTUCE WRAPS WITH QUINOA, BLACK BEANS, AND AVOCADO



Lettuce Wraps With Quinoa, Black Beans, and Avocado image

Make and share this Lettuce Wraps With Quinoa, Black Beans, and Avocado recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lik2fish

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quinoa (dry and cooked according to package)
1/2 cup raw onion, chopped
1 red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, washed, seeded, and diced
0.5 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
1 avocado, diced
red hot sauce, Frank's, to taste
black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
red leaf lettuce

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.2, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 396.5, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 11.9

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