Fiber-Rich Vegan Burrito
A delicious and heart-healthy vegan burrito recipe packed with fiber-rich ingredients to support a diet aimed at lowering high cholesterol.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 whole grain tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa, for serving
Instructions
In a large skillet, sauté the diced red pepper and red onion until softened.
Add the cooked quinoa, black beans, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes to combine flavors.
Warm the whole grain tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
Divide the quinoa and black bean mixture evenly among the tortillas.
Top each burrito with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and salsa.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll up tightly to form a burrito.
Serve the fiber-rich vegan burritos with additional salsa on the side.
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 350 |
| Protein (g) | 12 |
| Carbs (g) | 55 |
| Fiber (g) | 10 |
| Sugar (g) | 5 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 1 |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 400 |
| Cholesterol | 0 |