
2 Quinoa Lettuce Wraps
2 QUINOA LETTUCE WRAPS
Quinoa is one of the earliest and most primitive grains on Earth. It contains a comprehensive variety of nutrition, and has even been used as meal replacements for astronauts in space. Originally from South America, quinoa is a supergrain with super flavor.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups of quinoa, cooked
- 1/3 cup of black beans, cooked
- 1/2 cup of blanched corn, cooked
- 1/4 cup of red peppers, small dice (optional: additional 1/2 cup of diced green peppers)
- 1/4 cup of onions, finely diced
- 3 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- A pinch of salt
- 1 head romaine lettuce
DIRECTIONS
Step 1 | |
Cook the quinoa per directions on package. *Flavor tip: Before simmering, saute quinoa in a pan with a dash of olive oil until slightly toasted, about five minutes. | |
Step 2 | |
Prepare the beans, corn, peppers, and onions and set aside. | |
Step 3 | |
Add olive oil to medium size frying pan on medium heat. Add onions, corn, red peppers, and a pinch of salt and saute for one minute. | |
Step 4 | |
Pour cooked black beans and quinoa into pan, stir. | |
Step 5 | |
Transfer mix onto cold lettuce wraps, serve. |