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Quinoa Black Bean Taco Meat

Quinoa Black Bean Taco Meat

This quick versatile recipe can be used as plant-based meat in tacos, nachos, salads, pasta, etc.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Homemade Staples
Cuisine American, Mexican, Plant-based, vegan, whole food plant-based
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • colander

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup dry quinoa
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse quinoa and place in a medium saucepan with vegetable broth and bring to a boil
    Quinoa Black Bean Taco Meat
  • Reduce to simmer and cook for about 15 - 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed
    Quinoa Black Bean Taco Meat
  • Cover sauce pan and let quinoa sit for 10 minutes
  • Stir in remaining ingredients thoroughly and it is ready to serve
    Quinoa Black Bean Taco Meat

Notes

This recipe can be used in tacos, on nachos, on salads, etc.
Keyword Easy Recipe, Homemade Staples, Plant-based Meat, Quick & Easy, vegan, vegan recipes
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