Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

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

  1. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomatoes. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until tomatoes begin to slightly caramelize. 
  3. Add quinoa, black beans, and vegetable stock. Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. 
  4. Stir in lime zest and juice. 
  5. For the Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together. 
  6. To assemble tacos:  Place a small amount of quinoa bean mixture in the center of a tortilla. 
  7. Top with a dollop of yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of pepitas and additional optional toppings. 
  8. Serve and enjoy!

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