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quinoa taco meat

Quinoa Taco Filling

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven and Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This quinoa taco filling is the perfect swap for taco meat! It’s deliciously seasoned and surprisingly easy to make. Try this for your next taco night!


Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional)
  • Salt to taste (if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, add the olive oil, uncooked quinoa, and tomato paste and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for one minute.
  5. Add the broth and cumin.
  6. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy.
  8. Stir in the salsa and nutritional yeast.
  9. Transfer the quinoa mixture to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until the edges are slightly crispy.
  10. Season with salt to taste, if needed.