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Vegan Taco Quinoa

Protein 16g
Carbs 65g
Fats 15g

Recipe by:

Nicole Modic

April 24, 2022
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    VEGAN TACO QUINOA - INGREDIENTS1 1/2 cups drained and rinsed quinoa2 1/4 cups vegetable broth1 onion, diced2 cloves garlic, mashed3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons tomato paste1 can black beans, drained1/2 packet or 3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (I used the packet from Trader Joe’s)salt & pepper to tastevegan queso (I used Zubi’s)1 lime, quartered

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    5 from 1 vote

    VEGAN TACO QUINOA

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Nut Free
    • Refined Sugar Free
    • Vegan
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    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups drained and rinsed quinoa
    • 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, mashed
    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 3 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 can  black beans, drained
    • ½ packet or 3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (I used the packet from Trader Joe’s)
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • vegan queso (I used Zubi’s)
    • 1 lime, quartered

    Instructions 

    1. In a large pot, add olive oil over medium heat. 
    2. Add onion and mashed garlic. 
    3. Stir for a few minutes, until the onion starts to soften. add tomato paste and quinoa and stir for another minute. Add black beans and veggie broth. 
    4. Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. 
    5. Set timer for 20 minutes. 
    6. Turn heat off and fluff the quinoa. 
    7. Squeeze lime over the quinoa. 
    8. Serve and add toppings of choice.
    Nutrition Hide Nutrition
    Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 16gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 568IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 5mg

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    1. Samantha
      July 26, 2023

      5 stars
      This turned out delicious! I’m always looking for unique vegetarian recipes to try, and this one fit the bill. I added an additional can of black beans, had a tortilla on the side & am excited to try new toppings next time I make this. My husband and I both enjoyed this!

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      1. kalejunkie
        July 30, 2023

        I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, Samantha! Thank you so much for making it, and for leaving such a kind review!

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