Mexican Quinoa Bowl

This dish is inspired by the burrito which has deep roots dating back to 10,000BC. Early Mesoamerican cultures such as the Aztecs used corn tortillas and filled them with vegetables, beans and rice. When the Spanish conquered Moctezuma II's kingdom in Mexico as a term of surrender, Hernan Cortes requested that his men be supplied with traditional dishes. Once introduced to the corn tortillas and vegetables, they requested wheat tortillas and added new ingredients such as beef, chicken and cheese. However, it is rumored the modern day burrito was invented by Juan Mendez who was a street vendor in the 1910s. Juan Mendez wrapped his food in a flour tortilla and transported it on a little donkey–hence the name "burrito". Either way, by the 1950s burritos were beloved in America and Tex-Mex cuisine introduced another favored alteration to this dish–the burrito bowl. Which brings us to our dish, which is really Cal-Mex, opting for quinoa instead of rice and using all of the traditional burrito ingredients, without meat–just veggies! Enjoy and have a colorful day!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet