Quinoa Tacos
This quinoa tacos recipe is a great plant-based taco filling that is high in protein, fiber, and is vegan. Perfectly spiced taco 'meat' with your favorite toppings! Mix cooked quinoa with taco spices, and bake for a crispy texture.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 205kcal
Cost: $3
Equipment
- Large Pot with Lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 6 tortillas
- Toppings I like lettuce, tomato, red onions, avocado, jalapeno peppers, salsa or hot sauce, etc!
Instructions
- Cook your quinoa. Cook quinoa on the stove top - add the quinoa to a pot with the water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot with a lid. Allow the quinoa to cook for 15-20 minutes. Fluff with fork when done. Alternatively, you can cook the quinoa in a rice cooker, by following my recipe in the notes below.
- Once quinoa is cooked, mix in the taco seasoning. Stir well to combine.
- Warm or char your tortillas, add a scoop of the quinoa taco filling, and load on with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg