Servings:
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
- In a large pot, add olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and mashed garlic.
- 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.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
- Set timer for 20 minutes.
- Turn heat off and fluff the quinoa.
- Squeeze lime over the quinoa.
- Serve and add toppings of choice.
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What others are saying
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!
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!