Quick & Easy Vegetable Quinoa Wraps

Quinoa is not technically a grain but a seed. It is a complete protein source and contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 15.

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Quick & Easy Vegetable Quinoa Wraps

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 piece Tortilla wraps
• 4 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil and add the quinoa. Cook according to package instructions.
2. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and garlic cloves.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are tender.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the cooked quinoa and the lemon juice mixture to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Warm the tortilla wraps in a dry skillet or microwave.
7. Spoon the quinoa and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla wrap. Top with fresh cilantro.
8. Roll up the wraps tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
9. Let the wraps rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Serve the vegetable quinoa wraps warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.