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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
Simply Steamed Broccoli and Sweet Potato Bowl
Curried Black Bean and Sweet Potato Skillet
Quinoa w/ Oranges and Yogurt
Quinoa Raisin Muffins

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

Tasha :

Wow, I am so interested in trying this recipe! I just came across your video on youtube while I was looking for ways to use quinoa. Your website is fantastic and your videos encourage a new creativity in healthy cooking!

Tasha

posted on April 21, 2009 7:34 AM

Dani :

Tasha - Thanks! I hope you enjoy the recipe (it's one of my favorites)!

posted on April 21, 2009 8:16 AM

Stacy Corbin :

I just made the black bean and quinoa pitas for my family...D'LISHES!!!!! I have a 2 year old and a 7 month old so time is of the essence. I live in Huntington Beach and I have been following your website for the last two years. Thank you for all of your amazing recipies, videos and tips.
Congrats on your expanding family :)
Stacy Corbin

posted on April 21, 2009 6:52 PM

Dani :

Stacy - You are SO welcome! I'm glad you and you're family liked them:).

posted on April 21, 2009 10:09 PM

Dina :

Hey Dani, I love to try this recipe but somehow i could not find quinoa.
i checked with ralphs and some other local store but they don't have it:(

posted on April 24, 2009 7:35 PM

Jason :

I'm making tacos out of this!!! So good! As always - wonderful recipe!

posted on August 14, 2009 1:51 PM

Bonnie :

Dani,

I just found your site and I LOVE IT! One thing about this recipe, you neglect to list the 4ozs of chopped chicken in the ingredients list.

I plan to make this recipe tonight!

posted on February 5, 2010 8:10 AM

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