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Grilled Veggie & Quinoa Tacos with Cilantro Pesto

These gluten free & vegan Grilled Veggie & Quinoa Tacos with Cilantro Pesto are packed with nutrition and so delicious. Perfect for Taco Tuesday!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Gluten Free, Healthy, Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 437kcal

Ingredients

  • Grilled Vegetables
  • 2 small zucchini sliced ¼ inch thick
  • 2 small yellow squash sliced ¼ inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 jalapeno minced
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • Avocado Cilantro Pesto
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado peeled and pitted
  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • For the Tacos
  • 12 organic corn tortillas 6 inch (or organic taco shells)
  • Cilantro pesto
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese or Daiya

Instructions

  • Heat a grill or griddler (indoor grill) to medium high.
  • In a bowl combine zucchini and squash. In a medium bowl combine olive oil, garlic and jalapeno. Toss with zucchini and squash and salt and pepper to taste. Grill until vegetables become tender, about three minutes per side.
  • While veggies are grilling, add quinoa and taco seasoning to the same bowl that you tossed the veggies in. (There will likely be some residual jalapeno.)
  • When veggies are done allow to cool slightly and chop. Toss with quinoa and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
  • To make pesto, combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
  • To assemble the tacos, warm the tortillas by cooking on a skillet or grill for a minute or two per side or heat taco shells in the oven. Add vegetable mixture and drizzle with pesto. Add cheese if using and serve. Optional: You can top with sour cream or salsa if desired.

Notes

Servings 8, Calories 281, Fat 21.5g, Carbohydrates 18.1g, Protein 5.9g, Cholesterol 7mg, Sodium 181mg, Fiber 4.5g, Sugars 1.5g, WW Pts 8

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 30.4mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2.1mg