Quinoa Taco Meat

Think vegetarian tacos mean sacrificing on taste? Think again! This Quinoa Taco Meat is so delicious that even meat eaters will love it! It is the best vegetarian taco meat substitute I have found.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 365kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 onion chopped fine
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 package Beyond Meat crumbles
1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
¾ cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
8 organic taco shells
For serving: lettuce tomatoes, avocado or guacamole, sour cream or Greek yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)

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Instructions

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, coriander, cumin, chipotle chili powder and salt and cook for one minute longer. Add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Add beyond meat crumbles and quinoa and cook for two minutes. Add in broth and apple cider vinegar. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the liquid has partially cooked off.
Heat taco shells according to package directions and serve with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado or guacamole and sour cream or Greek yogurt

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