Anyway, we got together with some friends this evening, and I wanted to bring along something healthy & "mexican" to eat. This is what we came up with:
Black Bean Quinoa Flautas
3/4 c quinoa, rinsed well
1 3/4 c water
1 t taco seasoning (for a GREAT homemade mix, click here)
1 t vegetable broth powder
1/4 t cumin
Combine all and bring to a boil. Simmer 20-25 minutes. While this is simmering, work on the rest.
2 c black beans, rinsed
1/4 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 bunch green onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, sauteed
1 c mozzarella cheese (you can use vegan cheese if desired)
small flour tortillas (sprouted is best, whole wheat is okay too. We used corn and they just fell apart).
Combine with quinoa. Roll into small flour tortillas and use toothpicks to keep it shut, as seen below.
Tomatilla Dressing
1 T fresh lemon juice
1 c almond milk
1 c almonaise
1 pkg dry buttermilk ranch dressing mix (still trying to health-ify this!!)
2 tomatillos, husked
2 jalapenos, seeds removed
1/2 bunch cilanto, most of the stalk removed
juice from 1/2 fresh lime
2-3 cloves garlic
Combine first 2 ingredients in your blender and let sit for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Store in fridge.
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