Quinoa Tacos

*Recipe From Savor The Flavor: Quinoa Taco Meat

Recipe Type: Lunch, Dinner

Dietary Info: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: ~45 minutes

*Time Includes Chopping

Ingredients:

• Tortilla: 8 Almond Flour Soft Tortilla

  • OR Grain Free Hard Shell Tortilla, Grain Free Soft Shell Tortilla, etc.

• 1 Cup Quinoa

• 1 TBSP Avocado Oil

• ½ Yellow Onion (Chopped)

• 1 TBSP Garlic (Minced)

• Spices: 

  • 1 TBSP Chili Powder

  • 1 TBSP Ground Cumin

  • 1 ½ tsp Smoked Paprika

  • 1 ¼ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper

• 1 Cup Salsa

• 2 Cups Vegetable Broth

• 3 TBSP Lime Juice

• Pico De Gallo:

  • Avocado

  • Tomato

  • Onion

  • Jalapeno

  • Garlic

  • Cumin

  • Cilantro

  • Lime Juice

  • Salt and Pepper To Taste

How To:

1. Toast the uncooked quinoa on an ungreased skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Transfer to a fine mesh strainer, rinse, and set aside.

3. Heat avocado oil over medium-high heat and saute onions for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and all spices for an additional minute.

4. Add the rinsed quinoa, salsa, and vegetable broth and stir.

5. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.

6. Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until extra liquid evaporates.

7. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Stir in 3 TBSP of Lime Juice.

8. Pico De Gallo Veggie Mix:

   • Chop up avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Mince the garlic.

   • Combine all with lime juice, salt, and pepper.

9. Assemble taco by topping tortilla with quinoa and pico de gallo veggie mix or toppings of choice. Enjoy!

*Recipe From Savor The Flavor: Quinoa Taco Meat