Quinoa and Black Bean Burritos

July 18, 2013

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Fast and easy burritos using quinoa and black beans instead of meat. These are full of protein and fiber and so good for you. The quinoa and black bean mixture is good as a side dish too!

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 whole wheat tortillas (7-inch)
2 avocados, pitted and sliced

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned. 2. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin,...
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Nutritions

Calories
1722

Sodium
613mg
25% DV

Fat
43g
66% DV

Protein
57g
114% DV

Carbs
279g
95% DV

Fiber
48g
192% DV