Tex-Mex Quinoa Veggie Tacos Recipe

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

This Tex-Mex Quinoa Veggie Tacos Recipe combines the flavors of traditional tacos with nutritious quinoa and fresh vegetables. It’s a healthy and satisfying option for taco night, perfect for both vegetarians and meat lovers.

The recipe is simple to follow and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making it a versatile choice for any meal.

Delicious Quinoa Veggie Tacos

These tacos feature a hearty filling made from quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices, all wrapped in soft tortillas. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Cook 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.
Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
Assemble Tacos: Spoon the quinoa filling into each tortilla. Top with avocado slices, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately.