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    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    Published: Feb 23, 2017 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Aug 21, 2017 · 668 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    These Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce are a delicious family meal, that even the pickiest kids will get excited about.Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce
    Once a day, like clockwork, my home transformed into a battle zone.

    Me, on one side. As determined as a toddler in the candy aisle.

    My three kids, on the other.

    The boys full of attidude that one can only understand once they have lived with tweens. Skye, ever the unmovable princess, ready to go into threeagner mode at a moments notice.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce
    My normally peacful household, thrown into chaos over the contents of my produce drawer.

    My kids refused vegetables in any form.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    It is an age-old parenting delima that may never be solved.

    There are those moms who state that it is as simple of starting early, holding your ground, and if need-be letting them go hungry.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    I hate you all. (Kidding...)

    For us, grounding hasn't work. Letting them go hungry resulted in cranky kids. Ultimately I cave every time.

    It shouldn't be this difficult.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    Oh, I have tried all that sneaky chef stuff. Worked with the boys until they were about four at which time they developed a strong mistrust for anything I gave them. Especially if I showed any enthusasim over it whatsoever.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    It was clear that I needed an intervention, but I'm pretty sure SuperNanny isn't going to show up any time soon. (Is that show even still on?)

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    I've been teaching the boys to cook for a while, and I have found that if they make it, they are much more likely to eat it.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    So the trick was finding dishes that they would have fun making, that wouldn't seam too veggie-forward. Not sneaky chef style, but a little less obvious than, "Here is some steamed broccoli. Eat it if you want to see daylight before you are driving."

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    Dishes like these Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce are perfect to keep the peace. First, there is the quinoa and beans. Which obviously, are not veggies, but still something a Mama can feel good about.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    And then there are the veggies on top. But they get to scoop the goodness up with a crispy tortilla, which apparently makes it somewhat tolerable.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    And green sauce? Totally fun.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    And apparently the only way that avocados are tolerable.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    Maybe one day I'll be serving up that steamed broccoli and there won't be a single complaint, but for now, I'm taking it.

    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

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    Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce

    These Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce are a delicious family meal, that even the pickiest kids will get excited about.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cooked quinoa â…“ cup dry
    • 1 cup cooked black beans drained and rinsed
    • ½ red onion sliced thin
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 6 corn tortillas
    • olive oil spray
    • 2 ½ cups chopped romaine
    • 1 cup chopped cabbage
    • 1 red pepper seeded, diced and chopped
    • 3 plum tomatoes sliced
    • Avocado Cream
    • ½ cup cashew cream sour cream would work here too
    • ½ cup cilantro chopped
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper more or less to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
    • Combine sliced red onion and red wine vinegar and set aside. (This can be done up to a day ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator.)
    • Spread tortillas on a baking sheet in a single layer. Spray with olive oil on each side. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp.
    • In a large bowl combine quinoa and black beans. Toss with ¼ cup of avocado sauce. (Tip – this should be done the day of serving or the mixture will become a little soggy – I learned this from experience….)
    • In a separate bowl, combine romaine, chopped cabbage and red pepper. Toss with red onions and vinegar.
    • Place quinoa mixture on warm tortillas. Top with lettuce mixture and tomato slices. Drizzle with more avocado sauce and serve.
    • For the avocado cream: Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor and process until smooth.

    Notes

    Nutritional information based on sour cream instead of cashew cream.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2855IU | Vitamin C: 41.3mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2.1mg

     

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    Gluten Free RecipesQuinoa 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 9:49 pm

      5 stars
      That cream sauce is the perfect condiment.

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