Quinoa Black Bean Tacos
Estimate, per serving
- Cal
- 270
- Protein
- 10.1g
- Carbs
- 45.6g
- Fat
- 6.4g
- Sodium
- 356mg
- Fiber
- 10.4g
Ingredients
- 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
Method
- 01Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear.5 min
- 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.
- 03Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes.15 min
- 04Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.10 min
- 05While quinoa cooks, combine diced tomato, diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste for pico de gallo.5 min
- 06Rinse black beans in a colander and drain well.
- 07Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in drained black beans.
- 08Lightly toast tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden and still pliable, about 1 minute per side.5 min
- 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.
Fits
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Pescatarian
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Egg-free
- Soy-free