Spicy Quinoa Tacos Recipe

Name: Spicy Quinoa Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion small, diced, 1 cup; 1 celery diced, 1/2 cup; 1 clove garlic minced, 1 tsp.; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 15 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles; 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained; 2 carrots medium, diced, 1 cup; 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth; 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained; 1 cup frozen corn kernels fresh or thawed; 12 corn tortillas 6-inch

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion small, diced, 1 cup
1 celery diced, 1/2 cup
1 clove garlic minced, 1 tsp.
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
15 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
2 carrots medium, diced, 1 cup
1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels fresh or thawed
12 corn tortillas 6-inch

1
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and celery, and cook 5 minutes, or until soft.
3
Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne, and saute 1 minute.
4
Stir in tomatoes with liquid. Cook 2 minutes, then stir in quinoa, carrots, and broth.
5
Cover, and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7
Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Mix in black beans and corn.
8
Serve in tortillas.

575

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion small, diced, 1 cup, 1 celery diced, 1/2 cup, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 tsp., and more.

Yes, Spicy Quinoa Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Quinoa Tacos

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