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Vegan Tacos with quinoa filling, topped with avocado, cilantro, creamy sauce, and lime.

Vegan Tacos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course entree
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa tri-color, white, or red
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup salsa choose your favorite variety
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Begin by heating a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the rinsed quinoa and toast for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
    Toasting rinsed quinoa in a stainless steel saucepan for Vegan Tacos.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and water, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15-25 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, then let it rest off the heat for 10 minutes with the lid slightly ajar.
    Fluffing the cooked quinoa for Vegan Tacos with a fork in a stainless steel pot.
  • While the quinoa is resting, preheat your oven to 375°F.
    Adding salsa, nutritional yeast, and spices to cooked quinoa for vegan tacos.
  • Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl and add the salsa, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oil. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
  • Spread the quinoa mixture onto a baking sheet that's been lightly greased or lined with parchment paper.
    Quinoa mixture for Vegan Tacos spread on a white baking sheet, ready to be baked.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-35 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the quinoa is golden brown and fragrant. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Serve the quinoa taco meat in taco shells or use it as a topping for nachos, salads, tostadas, or in enchiladas. Enjoy your meal!
    Vegan tacos filled with seasoned quinoa, avocado, cilantro, and a creamy sauce, served with lime.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 508mgFiber: 3g
Keyword quinoa, quinoa taco meat
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