Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 2 Cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 Cup quinoa – cooked according to package (you will end up with about 2 Cups of cooked quinoa)
- 1 ½ Cups cooked black beans (if using canned, be sure to drain and rinse)
- ¼ – ½ Cup vegetable stock, chicken stock or water
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Toasted pepitas (for garnish)
- *Optional toppings: sliced green onions, sliced avocado, salsa, queso fresco, pickled jalapenos
- Corn Tortillas
Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 Cup Non-Fat Greek yogurt or a dairy free alternative
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomatoes. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until tomatoes begin to slightly caramelize.
- Add quinoa, black beans, and vegetable stock. Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in lime zest and juice.
- For the Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together.
- To assemble tacos: Place a small amount of quinoa bean mixture in the center of a tortilla.
- Top with a dollop of yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of pepitas and additional optional toppings.
- Serve and enjoy!