Easy Black Bean Quinoa Tacos recipe. This vegetarian dinner idea makes a great weeknight meal that’s vegan and gluten free.
Do you do Meatless Mondays?
I never used to, but ever since the beginning of the pandemic when meat was really hard to find, I quite liked having a break from cooking meat. Even if it’s just once a week.
More than once a week this week, because I am making these Black Bean Quinoa Tacos both today and tomorrow for Taco Tuesday. They are that good!
What you need to make Black Bean Quinoa Tacos
Though the list seems long, the ingredients are probably already in your pantry. You’ll need:
- oil
- onion
- salt
- garlic
- chili powder
- cumin
- cayenne pepper
- tomato puree
- quinoa
- vegetable broth
- black beans
- corn tortillas
- toppings (lettuce, avocado, salsa, … etc)
Variations
Of course you can always make these tacos with ground beef and they would still taste great.
In terms of this recipe, I would say to play with the spices a little until you get it just the way you like it. I use extra spicy chili powder and cayenne pepper from a specialty store just around the corner from my house. However, I made this recipe for my in-laws and it was a little too much spice for them. I would start with a 1/2 tsp of each and continue adding until it reaches your desired spice level.
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Black Bean Quinoa Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 Tbsp tomato puree
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (or one 14 oz can, drained and rinsed)
- 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
Toppings
- shredded lettuce
- avocado, chopped
- cilantro
- salsa
- shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, cook the onion for around 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Mix in the garlic and cook for around 1 minute.
- Add in the chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and tomato paste. Mix until the onion mixture is coated. Add in the quinoa and toast for around 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, mix in the black beans. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Fry the tortillas on a frying pan lightly coated with oil to warm up. Fill the tortillas with the quinoa mixture and desired toppings.
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We are big black bean lovers and these tacos were perfect with the addition of the quinoa delicious and balanced flavors
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂
This is so tasty and perfect for meatless Mondays and taco Tuesdays! It’s our new favorite! Thank you for the recipe!
So glad you liked it!
Yum! These tacos look delicious, and they are healthy too. Perfect for Taco Tuesday.
My new go-to Taco Tuesday meal 😉
Oh yum! These quinoa tacos look so good. I love that they are vegan and gluten free. Definitely a wonderful and flavor-packed weeknight meal.
Agree! On repeat in my house lately 😉
Such a satisfying recipe. I love adding black beans to my tacos
Me too! It’s so good 🙂
I have been looking for new recipe to make for our Taco Tuesday night. These tacos look delicious! Excited to try them out!
Yay! Let me know how it goes 🙂
This is such an amazing Taco dish! It’s a great idea! It looks incredibly yummy! A perfect treat that is also very healthy! Totally Loved it!
So glad you liked it!