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Quinoa Black Bean Tacos
4.6 from 27 votes

Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Quick, easy, healthy and full of flavor – even meat eaters will love this!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 diced tomatoes 10-ounce can; undrained
  • 1 green chiles 10-ounce can; undrained
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed, canned
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen
  • lime juice of 1
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Heat quinoa and 1 cup water in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes; uncover and fluff with a fork.
  2. Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic and onion powder, paprika and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in beans and corn until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  4. To serve, spoon quinoa mixture into the center of each tortilla. Top with avocado and sour cream, if desired.