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VEGAN TACO QUINOA

5 from 1 vote
Nicole Modic
SERVES 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

  • 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.
Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 5mg

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