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Black Bean Quinoa Tacos

Savory Black Bean Quinoa Tacos with Zesty Lime Crema

Delicious Black Bean Quinoa Tacos with a refreshing Cilantro Lime Crema, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth or water
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice fresh
For the Crema
  • 1 cup Cilantro Lime Cashew Crema or dairy sour cream

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomato paste. Cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add the rinsed quinoa to the skillet, stirring to coat with the spices and onion, and toast for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and fluff the quinoa mixture with a fork. Stir in the lime juice.
  6. Serve the filling in taco shells, topped with the cilantro lime crema and desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Rinse canned black beans to reduce sodium.

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