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Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Savory Quinoa Black Bean Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Lime Drizzle

Enjoy these quick and delicious Quinoa Black Bean Tacos, packed with plant-based protein and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Or vegetable oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Dry Quinoa Rinsed
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Stock
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh preferred
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 Tortillas Corn or flour
For the Creamy Cilantro Lime Drizzle
  • ½ cup Cashews Soaked
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh
  • ¼ cup Water Adjust for consistency
  • to taste Jalapeno Adjust for heat

Equipment

  • Medium Skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and a pinch of kosher salt. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in rinsed dry quinoa and coat with the mixture. Add vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add black beans. Cover and simmer for around 15 minutes.
  4. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and water. Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency with more water if needed.
  5. Once quinoa is fluffy, add lime juice and fluff with a fork. Warm tortillas, fill with quinoa mixture, drizzle with cilantro lime crema, and add toppings as desired.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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