I turn absolutely anything and everything into burritos. It's my go-to method for utilizing whatever desperate ingredients that I have on hand at the time. It's a quick and easy dish that's incredibly easy to toss together. It only takes about fifteen minutes to toast a tortilla and heat the filling throughout. I'll then top it with Greek yogurt or Avocado Dip and a dollop of hot sauce. Today is no exception. I have a batch of Quinoa w/ Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, & Garlic and a hankering for something sweet and spicy. Quinoa has a slight bitterness to it that balances really well with sweet potatoes and hot sauce. Plus, as much as people want to complain about millenials and avocado toast, avocados actually are delicious in a wide variety of foods. Hence, the Burrito w/ Sweet Potato, Spinach, Quinoa, & Avocado Dip.
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Variations of Quinoa Burrito
I almost always have a batch of quinoa on hand. It's a good staple to have. It's quick and easy to make, it's filling, and incredibly nutritious. Although, you can make it as innutritious as you want from there! I have a tendency to toss anything and everything that I have lying around into burritos. Quinoa works well as a base layer. I also made Pasta w/ Sweet Potato, Spinach, Quinoa, & Fresh Mozzarella and Nachos w/ Sweet Potato, Spinach, Quinoa, & Avocado Dip out of the same quinoa. Burritos are maybe still my favorite way to use quinoa, though. It originated in the Andean region of South America and is a great vegetarian addition to a variety of Latin American-inspired dishes. I'll also add quinoa into things like bean dips and casseroles. It works with a surprising number of flavor profiles. Although, quinoa burritos might still be my favorite!
This burrito consists of quinoa, spinach, garlic, tamari, rice vinegar, cumin, coriander, cloves, smoked paprika, ginger, salt, and pepper. It's a great way to utilize leftovers or go through all of the miscellaneous produce in your pantry.
Cook Quinoa w/ Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, & Garlic. This takes about an hour and requires a rice cooker or stove. You can also easily create a different flavor profile or utilize the produce that you have on hand. I almost always keep a batch of rice or quinoa in the fridge for exactly this purpose.
I also topped this with Potluck Avocado Dip w/ Greek Yogurt & Walnuts. This is entirely optional. You can easily substitute sour cream or omit it entirely. Although this avocado dip is my new favorite thing and I highly recommend giving it a try. It's kind of a mix between hummus and guacamole. And is absolutely delicious!
Cook Tortilla
Preheat the pan on medium-high. If you aren't using cast iron, make sure to lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking.
Wet both sides of the tortilla and add to the preheated pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the bottom begins to brown.
Remove the tortilla from heat and turn the stove off. Add toppings and fold the burrito.
Turn the stove back up to medium and add the tortilla to the skillet immediately, before it preheats. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until the bottom begins to brown. Rotate until all sides are cooked.The first side will likely take longer to cook than the subsequent sides, which may toast in as little as 2 minutes. Adjust the temperature if it's cooking too quickly and burning or too slowly and cracking.
Top with avocado dip and hot sauce of choice. I like to use Greek yogurt because it's oftentimes healthier than sour cream and this new avocado dip that I'm obsessed with is fantastic. Omit or substitute depending on your own personal taste.
Serve immediately. You can reheat burritos by lightly wetting them and reheating, but they are never quite the same as they are fresh!
Tips, Tricks, & Notes
For a more in-depth article on burritos, check out my article on The Fundamentals of Making Burritos. I highly suggest using cast iron and there is precise temperature that works best for cooking at that may vary slightly depending on your stovetop and type of skillet. If you're having trouble rolling the burrito without cracking, there are solutions for this as well!
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