Spicy Blaq (Bean, Leek, Avocado And Quinoa) Salad T

Name: Spicy Blaq (Bean, Leek, Avocado And Quinoa) Salad Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill quinoa; 1 cup fat free, low-sodium chicken stock; 1 teaspoon canned Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and minced plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 leek, washed, exterior thick leaves discarded and finely chopped; 15 ounces can organic black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 large sage leaves, minced; 2 avocados, halved, pits removed, flesh spooned out and chopped, divided; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lime flavored or plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon minced cilantro; juice of 2 limes; zest of 1 lime; 2 Roma tomatoes, quartered and chopped; 8 whole wheat tortillas; 16 ounces bag shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill quinoa
1 cup fat free, low-sodium chicken stock
1 teaspoon canned Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and minced plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 leek, washed, exterior thick leaves discarded and finely chopped
15 ounces can organic black beans, drained and rinsed
2 large sage leaves, minced
2 avocados, halved, pits removed, flesh spooned out and chopped, divided
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime flavored or plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
juice of 2 limes
zest of 1 lime
2 Roma tomatoes, quartered and chopped
8 whole wheat tortillas
16 ounces bag shredded cheddar cheese

1
Bring quinoa, stock(in place of water), chiles and sauce to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender, and stock has been absorbed; about 10 to 20 minutes (depending upon package instructions). Stir and set aside uncovered to cool.
2
While quinoa cooks, saute garlic and chopped leek with 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add beans. Cook for 3 minutes; stirring occasionally. Mix in sage and remove skillet from heat and set aside to cool.
3
Place half avocado chunks in a small bowl and mash. Add mayonnaise, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, zest and remaining oil; mix to combine. In a large bowl, add black bean mixture, quinoa, avocado mixture and tomato. Toss to combine. Fold in remaining avocado. Spoon into warm tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Serve.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill quinoa, 1 cup fat free, low-sodium chicken stock, 1 teaspoon canned Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and minced plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Spicy Blaq (Bean, Leek, Avocado And Quinoa) Salad Tacos falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Spicy Blaq (Bean, Leek, Avocado And Quinoa) Salad Tacos

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