Quinoa Black Bean Tacos
User Reviews
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
26956 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, International, Vegetarian, Vegan
Quinoa Black Bean Tacos
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Quinoa and black bean tacos - a hearty, flavorful, vegan alternative to meat tacos.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa $2.00, uncooked
- 1 clove garlic $0.08
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.03
- 1/2 Tbsp chili powder $0.07
- 1/4 tsp cumin $0.02, ground
- 1/4 tsp oregano $0.02, dried
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika $0.02
- 2 cups black beans $0.42, cooked
- 1 Pico de Gallo $1.91, recipe
- 1 avocado $1.00
- 16 corn tortillas $1.94, small
- 1/4 bunch cilantro $0.20, fresh
Instructions
- Use a wire mesh sieve to rinse the quinoa very, very well (this removes the bitter taste). If you don’t have a wire mesh sieve, you can put the quinoa in a bowl with water, swish it around and carefully pour off the water. Repeat this process until the water is fairly clear.
- Put the rinsed quinoa in a medium pot along with the clove of garlic (minced), salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and 1.5 cups of water. Stir to combine. Put a lid on the pot, turn the heat on to high, and bring it up to a boil. As soon as it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let it sit (with the lid in place) for an additional 10 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the pico de gallo according to these directions (it’s as easy as chop and stir). Rinse the black beans well in a colander and allow the excess water to drain off.
- When the quinoa has finished cooking, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Add the drained black beans and stir to combine.
- Lightly toast the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until each side is just slightly golden brown (tortillas should still be pliable). To make each taco, place about 1/4 cup of the quinoa/black bean mixture in the center of a tortilla. Add about 1-2 tablespoons of pico de gallo, one slice of avocado, and a few sprigs of cilantro. Fold and eat!
Notes
- *I used black beans that I had cooked in my slow cooker, but you can replace this with one 15-ounce can of black beans.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Serving
Calories
269.56kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
45.61g
(15%)
Protein
10.11g
(20%)
Fat
6.43g
(10%)
Sodium
355.99mg
(15%)
Fiber
10.4g
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26956 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 269.56kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 45.61g | 15% |
| Protein | 10.11g | 20% |
| Fat | 6.43g | 10% |
| Sodium | 355.99mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 10.4g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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