Tropical Quinoa Lettuce Wraps
Make fun Tropical Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with crunchy lettuce, sweet ripe mango, protein-rich quinoa and your favorite hot sauce for a satisfying healthy dinner.
Servings: 10 Wraps
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 2 small mangos pitted, peeled and diced
- 1 avocados pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley finely chopped (cilantro would be better)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 - 10 leaves of butter lettuce
- Grilled chicken optional
- Hot sauce optional, but highly recommended!
Instructions
- Bring the quinoa and water to boil in a small sauce pot. Cover and reduce to simmer for 10 - 15 minutes, until the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat, and keep covered for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a mixing bowl. Let cool for 10 - 15 minutes (or pop it in the fridge for 5 - 10 minutes).
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing. Whisk the lime juice, oil, vinegar, honey, and spices together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Once the quinoa has cooled, add the mangoes, avocado and herbs. Toss together until combined. Pour dressing over the salad and mix until coated.
- Scoop the quinoa salad into the lettuce leaves, top with grilled chicken and hot sauce (if using).
Notes
gluten-free | dairy-free | vegan (optional)
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 18.5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.8mg