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For the brown rice:
2 cups water
1 cup long grain brown rice
sea salt to taste
1 tsp olive oil
For the tortillas:
Wrap in foil and warm in a 200 degree oven:
6-8 whole wheat or multi-grain tortillas
For the beans:
1 15 oz. can black beans, washed and drained
1/4 cup water
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 T Mexican spice blend*
For the veggies:
1-2 tsp safflower oil or 1-2 T of water
1 cup red onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 T Mexican spice blend*
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup water
1-2 T soy sauce or tamari
optional: 1 small bunch of cilantro, washed
For the Guacamole:
2 ripe avocados, pitted
1-2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/3 cup pre-made salsa
Hot sauce (optional)
Salt or tamari to taste
For the rice:
Put water, rice, salt and oil into a sauce pan with a tight fitting lid. Bring to boil, lower temperature and simmer for 45 minutes.
For the beans:
Drain and wash the black beans, place in sauce pan with 1 tablespoon of the spice mix, 1/4 cup water and garlic. Simmer stirring occasionally.
For the veggies:
Heat the oil or water in wok or frying pan. Sauté the onion until it is soft. Add the zucchini, squash and red pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Mix in the spices and the water. Cover and steam until the mushrooms are soft.
For the guacamole:
Cut open the avocados, remove the pits, and place the flesh in a bowl. Add the garlic, salsa, lime juice, hot sauce and salt or tamari to taste. Using a fork, mash everything together until well mixed.
To assemble:
Take a warm tortilla. Smear 1-2 tablespoons of beans down center. Add 1-2 tablespoons of rice. Top this with 2-3 tablespoons of the veggie mixture. Add a few sprigs of cilantro, a dollop of guacamole, hot sauce, and a tablespoon of salsa. Don’t fill too full or you won’t be able to roll it up. Top with more guacamole and salsa if you want.
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Created by Karna
Juice made from fresh, raw fruits and vegetables is tasty, very nutritious and colorful. We often mix the fruit and vegetables in one filling breakfast drink.
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