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Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Quick, easy, healthy and full of flavor – even meat eaters will love this!
4.6 stars (9 ratings)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat quinoa and 1 cup water in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes; uncover and fluff with a fork.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic and onion powder, paprika and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in beans and corn until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  • To serve, spoon quinoa mixture into the center of each tortilla. Top with avocado and sour cream, if desired.