Quick and easy black bean quinoa tacos - the perfect meatless meal!
A vegan taco filling made from black beans, quinoa, and a variety of spices, these tacos are sure to satisfy any palate.
Have you been looking for a new, delicious, and healthy meal that is easy to make and doesn't require a lot of time or effort? Look no further! Quick and easy black bean quinoa tacos are the perfect meatless meal!
This recipe is a healthy whole-food plant-based take on tacos. This taco filling is easy to make, completely vegan, gluten-free, and packed with plant-based protein.
This vegan taco filling is perfect for meatless Mondays or for a quick and easy weeknight dinner (vegan taco Tuesday anyone?) and perfect for leftovers for lunch the following day!
Plus, they are incredibly nutritious, with amazing health benefits including improved heart health, weight loss, and even better digestion. Not to mention, they are a great vegan/vegetarian option for those who are looking to reduce their animal product consumption.
So don't wait any longer and give these quick and easy black bean quinoa tacos a try - you won't be disappointed!
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Health Benefits
The health benefits of black bean quinoa tacos!
One of the most notable health benefits of black bean quinoa tacos is their amazing heart health benefits. They are filled with fiber and contain no cholesterol, both of which are very good for the heart.
The fiber found in black bean quinoa tacos helps to lower cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure, while the protein will aid in the regulation of blood sugar levels - both of which are very important in the prevention of heart disease.
Black bean quinoa tacos are also incredibly good for weight loss. They are low in fat high in fiber and a great source of plant-based protein, which are essential in any weight loss diet. In addition, they make a very filling meal, leaving you feeling full for longer, which will prevent snacking and overeating.
They also contain a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are essential for good health and maintaining healthy bones, and reducing the risk of some cancers.
Ingredients
These tacos are super quick and easy to make. They require only a few ingredients, which you most likely already have at home. Here is what you will need to make black bean quinoa tacos:
- quinoa - any time of quinoa will work
- yellow onion
- fresh garlic
- black beans
- tomato sauce
- dry seasonings and spices
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Cook quinoa with water in a small pot and bring it to a boil. Then simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
On medium heat sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic in oil (or broth for an oil-free option) for about 3-5 minutes.
Add in the black beans, tomato sauce, and seasonings: chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Stir and cook over medium-low heat while the quinoa cooks. Cook long enough to let all the seasonings get soaked in by the tomato sauce, about 10 minutes.
Add the cooked quinoa to the bean mixture.
Stir and taste. Add additional seasoning if preferred.
Serve as tacos, burritos, tostadas, nachos.
Serving Suggestions
Black bean quinoa tacos are best served warm with your favorite toppings. They can be served with a number of different garnishes including lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, avocado, salsa, sour cream, and more!
These tacos pair well with this fresh cilantro lime avocado sauce and vegan chipotle crema! This avocado sauce can be made as an appetizer dipping sauce with tortilla chips, and we recommend making our vegan queso cheese sauce along with it!
Plus this black bean quinoa taco filling can be used to fulfill more than just tacos. It can also be used to fill burritos, on top of nachos, or for tostadas.
Substitution
- Black beans - instead of black beans, you can also use pinto beans
- Quinoa - this recipe can be made with any time of quinoa, white, red, or tricolor
- Fresh garlic - instead of fresh garlic, you can use dried garlic powder or garlic granules
- Yellow onion - instead of yellow onion, you can use shallots, white onion, or onion powder
- Tomato sauce - instead of tomato sauce, tomato paste can be used - replace the tomato sauce called for with tomato paste and water, and slowly add the water until you get the right consistency
Storage
Store the taco-filling leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
Recipe
Black Bean Quinoa Tacos, Vegan Taco Filling
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa dry
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic 4-6 cloves
- olive oil to sauté
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can tomato sauce 15oz
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
FOR TACOS
- corn tortillas or taco shells
- toppings of choice: romaine lettuce, avocado slices (or guacamole), salsa, diced tomatoes, diced onion, cilantro, vegan cheese, vegan sour cream, lime, hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook quinoa with water in a small pot and bring it to a boil. Then simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- On medium heat sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic in oil (or broth for an oil-free option) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the black beans, tomato sauce, and seasonings: chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Stir and cook over medium-low heat while the quinoa cooks. Cook long enough to let all the seasonings get soaked in by the tomato sauce, about 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the bean mixture.
- Stir and taste. Add additional seasoning if preferred.
- Serve as tacos, burritos, tostadas.
More Vegan Mexican Style Recipes
- Try this vegan kale taco salad packed with plant-based protein, black beans, smoky quinoa crumble, tortilla chips, pickled onions, and topped with chipotle crema.
- Try this vegan nacho cheese sauce with a veggie and cashew base, perfect for nachos, chips, and dip or vegan mac n cheese.
- Try these vegan breakfast tacos, packed with plant-based protein from black beans, tofu, and spinach, and top with some fresh avocado sauce.
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