Vegan Quinoa and Tofu Burrito
This vegan quinoa and tofu burrito combines mashed spicy black bean paste, guacamole, and pan-fried breaded tofu in a gluten-free tortilla for a hearty, flavorful meal. It's packed with nutrients and perfect for any meal.
Allergens:Soy, Nuts
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Course: Main
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutritional Values
Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients from quinoa, tofu, and avocados, this dish is a healthy choice for a meal. However, it is moderately high in sodium.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 550 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 25 g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g | 25% |
| Sodium | 700 mg | 30% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65 g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber | 15 g | 54% |
| Total Sugars | 5 g | -- |
| Protein | 25 g | 50% |
Ingredients
Instructions
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Vegan Quinoa and Tofu Burrito This vegan quinoa and tofu burrito combines mashed spicy black bean paste, guacamole, and pan-fried breaded tofu in a gluten-free tortilla for a hearty, flavorful meal. It's packed with nutrients and perfect for any meal. Ingredients [ ] 1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed [ ] 2 cups vegetable broth [ ] 1 cup black beans, cooked [ ] 1/2 tsp ground cumin [ ] 1/4 tsp chili flakes [ ] 1/2 tsp garlic powder [ ] Salt to taste [ ] 1 tbsp olive oil [ ] 2 tbsp water [ ] 2 ripe avocados [ ] Juice of 1 lime [ ] 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion [ ] 1 small tomato, diced [ ] 1/4 cup chopped cilantro [ ] Salt and pepper to taste [ ] 200g firm tofu, pressed and cubed [ ] 1/2 cup chickpea flour [ ] 1/4 cup nutritional yeast [ ] 1/2 tsp salt [ ] 1/4 tsp black pepper [ ] Olive oil for frying [ ] 4 gluten-free tortillas [ ] 1 cup vegan cheese, shredded Instructions [ ] 1. Cook the quinoa in vegetable broth until absorbed [ ] 2. Mash black beans with cumin, chili flakes, garlic powder, salt, olive oil, and water [ ] 3. Mash avocados with lime juice, red onion, tomato, cilantro, salt, and pepper for guacamole [ ] 4. Coat tofu in chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper mixture and pan-fry in olive oil until crispy [ ] 5. Assemble burritos with black bean paste, quinoa, tofu, guacamole, and vegan cheese on warmed tortillas [ ] 6. Fold and serve immediately with optional avocado, vegan sour cream, or salsa. https://www.cuisinesavvy.com/recipe/vegan-quinoa-and-tofu-burrito
External Recipes
- Copycat Amy's Quinoa Black Bean Burritos (Health Score: 65)
- Spicy Black Bean Quinoa Burrito (Health Score: 70)
HealthScore: 75
This dish scores high for its nutrient-dense ingredients. Sub-scores: Quinoa (15/20) - high in protein and fiber; Black Bean Paste (15/20) - rich in protein and fiber but moderate in sodium; Guacamole (20/20) - high in healthy fats and vitamins; Tofu (20/20) - excellent source of protein and low in fat. The overall score is slightly reduced due to the moderate sodium content of the meal.