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Zesty Quinoa and Black Bean Tacos

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
These flavorful tacos combine protein-rich quinoa, black beans, and fresh cilantro with a zesty lime sauce for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables and seasonings

  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 0.5 red onion red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • 0.75 cup dry quinoa
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas warmed tortillas
  • Sliced avocado for serving
  • 0.5 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt (sub coconutmilk yogurt for vegan)
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander or cumin
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan, cook bell pepper and onion until softened, then stir in tomato paste and seasoning; cook 2 minutes.
  • Add quinoa, toast lightly, then add broth, bring to boil, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in black beans, steam off heat for 10 minutes, then season with salt.
  • Blend yogurt, cilantro, olive oil, jalapeño, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, and salt until smooth to make Cilantro Sauce.
  • Toast tortillas, fill with quinoa mixture, drizzle with Cilantro Sauce, and garnish with sliced avocado and cilantro.

Notes

Adjust salt and spice levels to taste. For vegan, substitute yogurt with coconut milk yogurt.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Black Beans, quinoa, tacos