Cilantro Lime Quinoa Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Cilantro Lime Quinoa Tacos are a fresh and nutritious twist on traditional tacos. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, vibrant cilantro, and zesty lime, this recipe offers a delightful flavor combination that is both satisfying and healthy.

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this Tacos Recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

Healthy Quinoa Tacos with Cilantro and Lime

This recipe features fluffy quinoa seasoned with lime juice and fresh cilantro, served in taco shells. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people, making it a great option for a light meal or a fun taco night.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Juice of 2 limes
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
Toppings: diced avocado, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and lime wedges

Instructions

Cook the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
Season the Quinoa: Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and add it to the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic. Stir in cumin, chili powder, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the quinoa mixture into each tortilla and top with your choice of avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, and additional cilantro.
Serve: Enjoy the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side.