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    Black Bean Quinoa Tacos

    July 27, 2022 By Rene 3 Comments

    These Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are a one-skillet dinner that are high in fiber & protein. Served with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt sauce!

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    These Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are a one-skillet dinner that are high in fiber & protein. Served with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #quinoatacos

    Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. The quinoa and beans are cooked in the same skillet with taco seasoning, red onion and jalapeño. They are served in warm tortillas with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt dressing, shredded cabbage, avocado, radish slices and pickled onions. Healthy, easy and delicious!

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    • How to Make the Filling
    • How to Make Dairy-Free Yogurt Dressing
    • How to Assemble the Tacos
    • Need More Recipe Inspo? Check these Out!
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    How to Make the Filling

    The best part about this recipe is that the filling is made in one skillet - hello, easy dishes! Start out by sautéing red onion and jalapeño in a little bit of oil. Once they get tender add in rinsed quinoa, a can of black beans, taco seasoning and broth. Bring it to a boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

    After 20 minutes, check to make sure all of the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is cooked through. If the quinoa is still a little crunchy, add a splash of liquid and let it simmer for a few more minutes.

    These Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are a one-skillet dinner that are high in fiber & protein. Served with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #quinoatacos

    How to Make Dairy-Free Yogurt Dressing

    If you haven't noticed, I have been on a quite a yogurt dressing kick these days. It is a great sub for vegan mayo when you want a creamy dressing, but want something lower in fat and calories.

    This dressing is especially good if you like your dressings tangy. The yogurt adds some tang along with the fresh lime juice. And you get plenty of bright, fresh flavors from the green onion, cilantro and garlic.

    Add everything to a food processor and blend until smooth. Give it a taste and adjust seasonings if needed. You can also throw in a jalapeño if you want some kick!

    These Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are a one-skillet dinner that are high in fiber & protein. Served with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #quinoatacos
    These Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are a one-skillet dinner that are high in fiber & protein. Served with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #quinoatacos

    How to Assemble the Tacos

    Alright, everything is cooked, now let's assemble. Heat the tortillas over an open flame (or in a skillet) and then layer it up - shredded cabbage, quinoa/beans, avocado, pickled onions, radish slices and the yogurt dressing.

    Serve with more cilantro and lime wedges on the side. You can also add some hot sauce if you like your tacos spicy.

    These tacos are incredibly filling and the leftovers are just as good the next day. You can also use the leftovers to make a taco bowl if you feel like switching things up!

    These Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are a one-skillet dinner that are high in fiber & protein. Served with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #quinoatacos
    These Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are a one-skillet dinner that are high in fiber & protein. Served with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #quinoatacos

    Need More Recipe Inspo? Check these Out!

    • Vegan BBQ Beef Bowls
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    • Roasted Cauliflower Burrito Bowls
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    Did you Make this Recipe?

    If you made these Black Bean Quinoa Tacos I would LOVE to hear what you thought. Be sure to drop a comment and a rating below! You can also tag me on social media if you snapped a photo. I LOVE seeing your recreations!

    These Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are a one-skillet dinner that are high in fiber & protein. Served with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #quinoatacos

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    Black Bean Quinoa Tacos

    These Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are a one-skillet dinner that are high in fiber & protein. Served with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt sauce!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword beans, black beans, dinner, healthy dinner, mexican, quick dinner, quinoa, tacos, weeknight dinner
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 12 tacos
    Calories 302kcal

    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    FOR THE QUINOA AND BEANS

    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • ½ red onion diced
    • 1 jalapeño diced
    • ¾ cup quinoa dry
    • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 1 ½ cups broth or water

    FOR THE YOGURT DRESSING

    • 4 ounces non-dairy yogurt plain, I used Kite Hill
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 green onions roughly chopped
    • ½ bunch cilantro roughly chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic peeled
    • 2 limes juiced
    • salt to taste

    FOR THE TACOS

    • 12 tortillas I used flour
    • ½ head green cabbage shredded
    • 2 avocados sliced
    • radishes sliced
    • pickled onions
    • cilantro
    • lime wedges

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly tender. Rinse the quinoa and add to the skillet with the black beans, taco seasoning and broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.*
    • Meanwhile, add all of the dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
    • Heat the tortillas and assemble the tacos. Layer each tortilla with shredded cabbage, quinoa/beans, avocado, radish slices & pickled onions. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle on some extra cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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    Notes

    *After 20 minutes, check to make sure the quinoa is cooked. If it is still crunchy and there isn't any liquid left, add a splash of water and simmer for a couple more minutes. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Iron: 3mg
    These Black Bean Quinoa Tacos are a one-skillet dinner that are high in fiber & protein. Served with a dairy-free cilantro yogurt sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #quinoatacos
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    1. Kathleen

      October 24, 2022 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this truly delicious tacos recipe. We enjoyed everything about them. The flavor was so good, we loved the sauce a lot. Luckily we have enough for leftovers.

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      • Rene

        October 26, 2022 at 2:12 pm

        Thanks Kathleen!

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    2. A

      August 04, 2022 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      You do such a great job with these!

      Reply

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