Southwest Roll-Ups Recipe

Name: Southwest Roll-Ups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves; 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 pinch ground cumin, or more to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste; 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 3 (12 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 pinch ground cumin, or more to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 (12 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan.
2
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
While quinoa cooks, mix black beans, red bell pepper, spinach, barbeque sauce, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper together in a saucepan over medium heat; add Cheddar cheese.
4
Cook the bean mixture, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is completely melted, 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Stir cooked quinoa into the bean mixture; spoon filling in a line across the middle of a tortilla.
6
Fold opposing edges of the tortilla to overlap the filling.
7
Roll 1 of the opposing edges around the filling like a burrito.

450

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup quinoa, 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Southwest Roll-Ups falls under the Vegetarian 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!

Southwest Roll-Ups

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Variations & substitutions

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