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Veggie Quinoa Burritos

These Veggie Quinoa Burritos are an easy recipe that the whole family will love. They are a great way to sneak in veggies!  Gluten Free/Vegan Option
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesy, easy
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 357kcal

Ingredients

Quinoa

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced (optional)
  • ½ cup quinoa rinsed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • cup vegetable broth

Sauce

  • cup sour cream OR Greek yogurt dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • tablespoon chipotle chili pepper powder optional

Vegetables

  • 1 cup frozen organic corn thawed
  • ¾ cup shredded zucchini
  • ¾ cup chopped tomatoes

Tortillas

  • 4 gluten free tortillas or whole wheat
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack or Cheddar Cheese or Daiya
  • For serving: Salsa and/or Guacamole optional

Instructions

  • Spray a medium saucepan with oil. Add onion and jalapeno and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Add quinoa and garlic and sauté for one minute. A
  • Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit covered for 5 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine sour cream, cilantro, lime juice and chipotle chili pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with oil. Add corn and zucchini and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for one additional minute. Remove vegetables from heat and wipe pan carefully with paper towels.
  • Heat tortillas a few minutes per side. Spread with a thin layer of sour cream. Top with ¼ cup cheese, ¼ of the quinoa and ¼ of the vegetable mixture. Roll up using toothpicks to secure.
  • Return skillet to medium heat and spray with oil. Add 2 burritos to pan and cook each side until browned.

Notes

 
I like So Delicious Coconut yogurt for a vegan option of the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 18.3mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 2.9mg