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Black Bean and Quinoa Pita Pockets - Video

Okay, so I got a little distracted with Valentine's Day (Chocolate Covered Strawberries can do that to me) but I haven't forgotten this months Food Focus... Quinoa!  

I've got more Quinoa recipes coming your way, starting with my Black Bean and Quinoa Pita Pockets! 

Now as you'll see in the video, I add some pre-cooked chopped chicken into my salad but for those of you who don't eat meat, have no fear!! Between the beans and the Quinoa this sandwich packs plenty of protein with or without the chicken.

I decided to turn this salad into a sandwich but it would be just as good over a bed of greens... you decide!

We only have two more weeks of Quinoa left, so don't leave me hanging here guys!! Let me know what kind of recipes you've been making with Quinoa as well... remember, I need inspiration too:)!!

Black Bean and Quinoa Pita Pockets - Video

Ingredients

1 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup of cooked Quinoa
1 clove of garlic, minced
3 scallions, quartered and sliced
1 red pepper, chopped up
1 tsp of minced ginger
½ mango, diced
Juice of half a lime
A few handfuls of baby spinach
2 whole-wheat pita pockets, halved

Directions

Combine garlic, scallions, pepper, ginger, mango, and lime juice in a large bowl.  Stir in quinoa, chicken and beans before seasoning with salt and pepper.

Layer some spinach in each pita before stuffing with one fourth of the Black Bean and Quinoa Salad… Enjoy!

Serves 4. 

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 306; Fat: 2.8g; Saturated Fat: .2g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Carbs: 52g; Fiber: 10.7g; Protein: 18.3g; Sugar: 4.8g

Other Recipes You May Enjoy:
Salmon and Basil Quinoa Salad
Fall Harvest Salad (video)
Rustic Pesto Potato Salad (video)
Strawberry Mango Milkshake (video)
Kristi's Favorite Tuna Pasta Salad (video)

Comments

Kevin :

Nice looking quinoa salad/sandwich. I like the inclusion of the sweet mango.

posted on February 19, 2008 5:56 PM

Anticiplate :

What interesting flavor combinations! I love your video as well. I feel like I know you:) I have to try cooking quinoa. It is high priority for me!!!

posted on February 20, 2008 7:49 PM

Dani :

Kevin - The mango is really good:)

Anticiplate- Hee, hee...you kinda do know me:).

posted on February 21, 2008 10:16 AM

Pooja :

Dear Dani,

I tried your black bean and quinoa pita pockets today. We are vegetarian and I am so happy that my kids and husband can eat protein this way. My husband and my kids loved it. You are simply great. You explain everything so well and your video inspire me to try the recipes right away. I tried few of your recipes and everything came out excellent. God bless you.

Pooja


posted on February 22, 2008 9:00 PM

Dani :

Pooja,
Thanks so much!! I'm so happy to know that you and your family are enjoying the recipes!!

posted on February 23, 2008 7:56 AM

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