Go Back
Print

Red Beans and Quinoa Plantain Rolls (V/GF)

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 rolls
Author Bunny

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa (I used rainbow quinoa, but white or red works well too!)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 15 ounce can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • Guacamole (store bought or homemade!)
  • 2 yellow plantains

Instructions

  1. Start by making the quinoa, add 1/2 cup of quinoa and 1 cup of water to a pot over medium-high heat. Stir in some salt and cover the pot with a lid. Cook quinoa for 20 minutes. Then, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes with the lid still on. Then remove the lid and let side for another couple minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and gently stir in the drained kidney beans. Depending on how many beans you want compared to quinoa, you might not use the whole can. Set aside until ready for use.

  2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. 

  3. Fry plantains until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer fried plantains to a plate topped with paper towel to soak up any excess moisture. 

  4. While still hot, brush the plantain slices with a thin layer of guacamole, then roll them into ring-like circles and secure with a toothpick.

  5. Fill plantain rolls with quinoa and bean mixture.

  6. Serve warm and enjoy!