Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Serves
4
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Estimate, per serving

Cal
270
Protein
10.1g
Carbs
45.6g
Fat
6.4g
Sodium
356mg
Fiber
10.4g
quinoauncooked
1 cup
garlicminced
1 clove
salt
1/2 tsp
chili powder
1/2 tbsp
ground cumin
1/4 tsp
dried oregano
1/4 tsp
smoked paprika
1/4 tsp
black beanscooked
2 cups
tomatodiced
2 cups
white oniondiced
1/2 cup
fresh cilantrochopped
1/4 cup
limejuiced
1
salt
to taste
avocadosliced
1
corn tortillas
16 small
fresh cilantro
1/4 bunch
  1. 01Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear.5 min
  2. 02Combine rinsed quinoa, minced garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and 1.5 cups water in a pot. Stir, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. 03Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes.15 min
  4. 04Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.10 min
  5. 05While quinoa cooks, combine diced tomato, diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste for pico de gallo.5 min
  6. 06Rinse black beans in a colander and drain well.
  7. 07Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in drained black beans.
  8. 08Lightly toast tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden and still pliable, about 1 minute per side.5 min
  9. 09Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup quinoa mixture, 1 to 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, one slice avocado, and a few cilantro sprigs. Fold and serve.