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