Easy Taco Quinoa recipe. A quick and simple vegetarian dinner or lunch idea using pantry essential ingredients that the whole family will love.
I am a sucker for quinoa.
After first giving it a try when it was all the rage (when was that… 2010? It seemed so long ago) I have been making it on a regular basis ever since.
If you think quinoa is boring, wait until you try this Easy Taco Quinoa.
What you need to make this Easy Taco Quinoa
This recipe is so easy to make, it is definitely going to become my new go-to meal when the baby arrives.
All you need to make this is:
- oil
- onion
- quinoa
- taco seasoning
- kidney beans
- canned diced tomatoes
- corn
- cheese
That’s it!
And okay. I know that I almost always say that this recipe is now my “new favourite” fill in the blank recipe. But this one has everything I could ever need. Beans. Cheese. Taco flavour. That sounds like the recipe for one happy eater.
This probably won’t be the quinoa recipe that I make the most often. That one will always be reserved for my Kale, Quinoa and Cranberry Salad. But that’s only because it’s a side. I will make that for a side with almost everything. This one is the main event.
So whether you are having a new baby soon or your kids are going back to school, I know you can use something quick and easy to whip up for dinner.
You can bet that this will be on my menu at least twice a month.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Easy Taco Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 3/4 cup cooked kidney beans
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the oil. Cook the onions until fragrant, around 2 minutes. Mix in the quinoa and taco seasoning and cook for around 1 minute.
- Add in the water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Mix in the kidney beans, tomatoes and corn. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Mix in the cheese and enjoy.
Notes
- If you like a more spicy dish, you can add chili powder to your liking.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
This easy taco quinoa looks delicious! An easy vegetarian dinner idea, will go great with a salad.
Yes agree! 🙂
Such a unique use of quinoa! Plus it tasted amazing too!
So glad you liked it!
Thank you for an easy one pot meal that’s pefect for lunch or dinner. Super easy with wonderful flavors of Mexico.
So good! Thanks!
My kids absolutely loved this recipe!! I made a huge batch and they ate it for lunch every day this week!!
Yay that makes me so happy 🙂
Such a delicious and very tasty recipe! Went so well with our salad for dinner the other night! My hubby and I can’t wait to have this for dinner again. So flavorful and easy too!
Yay that makes me so happy! Thanks Beth 🙂
I love quinoa, it’s got such great taste and texture!
It’s so good! 🙂
What a great idea for meatless meal! This sounds delicious! I am excited to give this recipe a try! Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome!