Quinoa Burritos Recipe

Name: Quinoa Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa, cook according to package directions; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1/2 bell pepper, diced (red, orange or yellow); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 ounces raw shrimp, chopped; juice of 1 lime; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; salt and pepper to taste; 4 10 inch flour tortillas; sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, hot sauce, avocado, salsa or other taco toppings to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup quinoa, cook according to package directions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced (red, orange or yellow)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 ounces raw shrimp, chopped
juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
4 10 inch flour tortillas
sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, hot sauce, avocado, salsa or other taco toppings to taste

1
Heat oil in a saute pan over medium high heat. Saute onions and peppers until slightly softened.
2
Add chili powder and cumin and cook til fragrant - about 30 seconds. Add in garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
3
Season chopped shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to pan and cook til almost cooked through - about 90 seconds.
4
Deglaze with lime juice (use half of juice to start out, add more to taste if needed). Reduce heat to low, and stir in cooked quinoa.
5
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary - adding more lime, salt or pepper. To adjust heat, add hot sauce. Stir in cilantro.
6
Heat tortillas. And fill as you would with your favorite burrito toppings.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup quinoa, cook according to package directions, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 red onion, diced, 1/2 bell pepper, diced (red, orange or yellow), and more.

Yes, Quinoa Burritos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quinoa Burritos

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Variations & substitutions

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