Mango Quinoa Salad Lettuce Wraps

Quinoa is literally my favorite food and for the past year has been my friend in weight loss!
It tastes like a grain but quinoa is actually a type of seed! Quinoa provides a complete protein, and contains all the essential amino acids, including lysine, which is crucial for growing and repairing body tissues. Did you know that one cup of quinoa provides 9 grams of protein which is one more gram than a medium chicken egg?  This makes quinoa an ideal food for dinner which can help you in your health goals!

Here is my boyfriend and I after a whole summer of quinoa prepared dinners!  It really does do wonders for the body!  Hit the gym and eat quinoa instead of bread and the pounds will fall right off!



Here is the recipe for our favorite summer dish!  It's so filling and has hardly any calories!  Here is what you will need for 2 servings:

• 1 head of lettuce 
• 1 cup quinoa (dry and cooked according to package)
• 1/4 cup raw onion, chopped
• 1/2 red or green bell pepper
• 1/2 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup green salsa
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• Handful of chopped cilantro
• 1/2 chopped mango
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook quinoa according to package.  Mix in all the ingredients and stir.  

I usually place the mixture into the fridge for a little bit because it tastes better cold!

Once done, wrap the mixture into the lettuce and enjoy the best lettuce wrap ever!