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    Home » Diet » Gluten Free Recipes

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos

    5 from 2 votes
    Posted March 2, 2017 (last updated March 9, 2023) by Wendy Polisi

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    Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that's sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation? Look no further than these Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos! Packed with flavor, gluten-free, and with an easy vegan option, this is one dish that will please the whole family.
    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos

    I suppose all bloggers have their sentimental favorites, and these Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos are one of mine.

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos
    I originally published them early 2012, and at the time they completely rocked my world.

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos
    By that point, I'd been working on books and hubby was completely over quinoa.

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos

    (Don't judge - you would be too if your wife made it every day. Sometimes more than once.)

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos

    This recipe was one that even he asked me to make it again.

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos
    I don't often tell you to try something...but you need to try this one. It is one of my favorite quinoa recipes of all time.

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos
    It still reminds me of something that I'd eat in a restaurant and later find out that it had over 1,000 calories. I can remember getting nervous when I originally calculated the nutritional information!

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos
    It was THAT GOOD.

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos

    Over the years, I've made this countless times, and I always have fun changing things up based on what I have on hand.

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos

    It is great with a little diced avocado. I've also used roasted red peppers in place of the bell peppers.

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos

    If you don't have nutritional yeast, just leave it off! When I created the recipe, I was vegan, and nutritional yeast is a great way to help vegan foods taste "cheesy" since Daiya alone doesn't quite do it.

    Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos
    Give these Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos a try and let me know what you think!

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    5 from 2 votes

    Crispy Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos

    These Southwestern Quinoa and Chicken Burritos are a delicious meal that you will make time and again! Gluten Free with a Vegan option.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 429kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cooked chopped chicken or meatless chicken substitute
    • 1 cup cooked quinoa
    • 1 cup cooked/canned black beans
    • 1 cup organic frozen corn thawed
    • 1 cup pepper jack or cheddar cheese or Daiya
    • ½ cup chopped red or green bell pepper or mixture
    • 4 green onions chopped
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • ½ tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast optional
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 6 tablespoons dairy or non-dairy sour cream optional
    • 6 gluten-free tortillas

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl combine “chicken”, quinoa, black beans, corn, cheese, red pepper, and green onion. In a small bowl combine dry spices.
    • Toss with quinoa mixture.
    • Add lime juice and toss well.
    • Spread one tablespoon of sour cream on each tortilla.
    • Top with ⅙ of the mixture.
    • Fold opposing ends in and roll. Secure with toothpicks.
    • To cook, you can use a <g class="gr_ gr_55 gr-alert gr_spell gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="55" data-gr-id="55">non stick</g> griddle (like a Griddler)and cook over medium heat until golden brown.
    • Alternatively, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over <g class="gr_ gr_53 gr-alert gr_spell gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="53" data-gr-id="53">medium low</g> heat.
    • Cook until golden brown.
    • Enjoy the sinful goodness!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1265IU | Vitamin C: 20.8mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 4.1mg

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    Gluten Free RecipesQuinoa RecipesSandwich RecipesVegan RecipesVegetarian Recipes

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Shannon Graham

      August 24, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect lunch idea.

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